Cruel mum and daughter duo stole £2,000 from woman, 91, with dementia to buy cigarettes and new trainers

A distressing case of exploitation has come to light involving a mother and daughter who stole £2,000 from a 91-year-old woman with dementia. The elderly victim, already vulnerable due to her condition, had her bank card compromised, leading the perpetrators to spend the stolen money on personal luxuries like cigarettes and new trainers. This shocking act highlights the alarming vulnerability of elderly individuals with dementia and underscores the urgent need for better protection measures to prevent such exploitation. The incident raises questions about the safeguards in place for our most vulnerable citizens and the potential consequences of inadequate oversight.