POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was robbed of her handbag in a Warrington park.
The incident took place at about 7.15am yesterday (Tuesday) in Black Bear Park, close to Victoria Park, off Knutsford Road.
A woman was walking through the park towards Warrington when a man leapt out of nearby bushes and snatched her bag.
There was a brief struggle during which the woman fell to the ground, losing her grip on the bag. The attacker fled with the bag which contained cash and a mobile phone. He was last seen running in the direction of the Black Bear pub in Knutsford Road.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Warrington Police on 01244 6158859 of call the confidential Crimestoppers Line on 0800 555 111.
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