POLICE inquires are continuing after an elderly woman was robbed and injured.

The 78-year-old woman was targeted while walking on Carmunnock Road, Castlemilk.

A man grabbed her bag, containing a small amount of money and personal items, causing her to fall to the ground. He then ran towards the shops at Croftfoot.

The woman was taken to hospital with injuries to her arm and hip.

The incident happened on Thursday at around 4pm.