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Woman has wedding rings snatched off her hand outside Telford home

A woman was dragged out of her car and pushed to the ground before her wedding rings were snatched off her hand.

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One of the stolen rings

The robbery happened in Telford, outside the victim's home in Westbourne at about 6.20am.

Police said the woman, who is in her late 20s, is reported to have been pulled out of her vehicle by force. She was then pushed to the ground and assaulted by a man who stole her engagement and wedding rings by pulling them off her hand.

The woman suffered minor bruising to her head and hand after the incident, which happened on Monday.

Police have now issued an appeal for witnesses – and have urged people to come forward if they have been approached about buying the rings.

The suspect is described as white, about 6ft in height, with a slim build, pointed nose, dark facial hair and had a Birmingham accent. His appearance was described as "untidy", he was wearing all black clothing, had a black hooded top with the hood up and had white paint splashes on the right shoulder of his top.

Police said that he smelt of alcohol and cannabis.

Detective Constable Steve Goddard, of Telford CID, said: "We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw a man matching the description, to please call police on 101, quoting incident number 91s.

"If you have been approached by the sale of the two rings pictured in the release, you maybe able to assist with our investigations, and urge you to come forward."

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org

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