Bag is stolen in street robbery

The incident happened at about 0040 GMT on Sunday as the victim was walking along Abbey Foregate.

She was approached from behind by a man who grabbed her canvas bag. Despite a struggle, the handles broke off the bag and the thief escaped.

The offender was in his late teens or early 20s and had spiky hair. Police believe a witness near the Bricklayers pub may have seen the robbery.

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