A thug admitted assaulting a 73-year-old woman and attempting to rob her of her handbag.
Jade Nisbet, 30, admitted assaulting her victim at Blackfriars Walk in Ayr on March 22 by seizing hold of her handbag and demanding that she give it over, struggling with her and pursuing her with intent to rob her.
On the same day, Nisbet behaved in a threatening or abusive manner at Greggs in Ayr by shouting, swearing, uttering threats and offensive remarks.
She then assaulted another victim at Wilko in Ayr by pushing her on the body.
The diet was adjourned until next month.
Nisbet, a prisoner, was ordered to remain in custody.
