Woman in Her 50s Attacked in Bold Bag Snatch in The Borough
At around 6:40pm on Thursday, August 20, a woman in her 50s was mugged in The Borough. Two teenage boys on bikes tried to snatch her handbag and shoved her to the ground, injuring her wrist.
Teens Escape After Failed Grab
The woman bravely fought off the attackers, who then fled in an unknown direction. The suspects are described as boys aged between 14 and 16, wearing t-shirts, shorts, and trainers.
Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
Police want anyone who saw the incident to come forward. Call 101 and quote crime reference number 54200086293.