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Police were called were called to a licensed premises in Jabiru Lane, Casino, at 10.45pm after reports of a robbery on Wednesday, October 14.
Police were told a 71 year old woman had left the premises and was approached by two men who reportedly pushed her to the ground and stole her handbag that had a large amount of cash in it.
Paramedics treated the woman who had grazings on both her hands and left knee, along with some bruising.
Following inquiries, at 12pm on Friday, October 16, police went to a home in McDougal Street, Casino, and arrested two men – aged 31 and 21.
The men were taken to Lismore Police Station and the 21 year old man was charged with aggravated robbery and robbery in company.
The 31 year old man was charged with aggravated robbery, robbery in company, breach of bail and a warrant relating to various previous assaults.
Both men were refused bail and were in court on Saturday, October 17.