The incident took place shortly after 5.30pm, as the woman walked down the unlit lane...

Published: 1:01 pm December 8, 2020
Updated: 9:59 am March 8, 2026
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The incident took place shortly after 5.30pm, as the woman walked down the unlit lane that connects Bath Road to Saxon Close, using her phone as a torch.

As she was halfway down the lane, a person jumped out from behind a protruding piece of wall and attempted to grab her phone. 

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