Bag snatch victim hurt

Monday 22nd June 2009, 3:04PM BST

police-lightsA woman was hurt when she was pushed to the ground as her bag was snatched in Telford.

The 55-year-old victim was left “extremely distressed” after being attacked as she walked with a friend along a path near Holmer Farm Road, Stirchley, yesterday.

The thief was white and wearing a long black leather jacket.

The woman’s handbag was found nearby, but two purses, containing £60 and bank cards, and a mobile phone were missing.

Police said the woman suffered scratches to her legs when she was pushed.

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