A 60-year-old woman sustained injuries when she had her handbag snatched from her in Kidderminster.

The incident took place at about 2.30pm on Thursday, September 18, opposite Kidderminster Hospital, in the grounds of St John’s Church, Bewdley Road.

West Mercia Police, who described the offender as a man in his mid 20’s, 5ft 10ins and slim build, are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

Anyone with information should contact the police on 101, quoting incident number 424s of 18th September, or Crimestopper anonymously on 0800 555111.