A man has been arrested and charged after an 85-year-old woman was assaulted in her house in Dumbarton.

The pensioner, who has dementia, suffered head and facial injuries during the break-in which took place between 1.45am and 2.45am on April 14.

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A 42-year-old is due before Dumbarton Sheriff Court today (April 25) in connection with the incident at the property on Hawthornhill road.

A full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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