Sheila Jeffrey was presented with an award for her bravery
By Cara Sulieman
A WOMAN who fought of an armed robber who tried to stab her was given an award for bravery today.
Sheila Jeffrey was working in the small post office in Yetholm, near Kelso in the Borders in September 2008 when Patrick Loyden demanded cash.
But 72-year-old Sheila – who has been at the post office since 1984 – struggled with Loyden even though he was brandishing a knife.
Loyden received nine years for assault and robbery in March this year for the attack.
Today she and the other four people who tried to stop the thief were presented with meritorious awards from Lothian and Borders Police for their bravery.
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