article_snippet: The victim was a 65-year-old woman who was slapped on the head after sneezing.
article_snippet: On 17 March an 82-year-old woman was also targeted by a man, who police believe is the same attacker.
article_snippet: Other reports of incidents included a 77-year-old woman from Carlisle being attacked on February 24, and a 67-year-old man being targeted at the town's bus station on March 4.
article_snippet: Just three days later a 65-year-old woman was attacked in The Lanes Shopping Centre.
article_snippet: Most of the attacks took place between 11am and 12.30pm on each of the days.
article_snippet: a 67-year-old man is believed to be in a 67-year-old man 50s.
highlights_snippet: In one instance a 65-year-old woman was slapped on the head by a man .
  