IT was the sort of story which makes people despair at the wickedness of their fellow man.
Ellen Shepherd, 87, withdrew £1,500, saved over many years from her war widow's pension, to spend on a holiday.
Shortly after returning home with the cash, it was snatched by a heartless thief who also assaulted the frail pensioner.
How that conwoman's depravity contrasts with the generosity of the Evening Press readers who have sent in donations.
Your kindness will help restore Mrs Shepherd's badly-shaken faith in human nature. Thank you.
Updated: 10:11 Monday, October 13, 2003
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