A pensioner was hit by a cyclist before being robbed of her bank cards, keys and phone.

The woman, who is aged 76, was robbed on Ragworth Road, near St Joseph's School in Stockton, at around 12.45pm on Wednesday (September 6).

Cleveland Police say that the incident saw a male on a bicycle approach the victim and grab her arm, causing her to fall to the ground.

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He then took her straw bag and a shopping bag containing a purse with bank cards, a mobile phone and house keys.

The male was wearing dark clothing and it is believed he had followed her along Darlington Lane, past Claydon Court flats, before the robbery.

Officers are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with dash cam or private CCTV footage to contact Stockton CID on 101, quoting 178307.