Women allegedly robbed at Cleo's Bar in Sunderland

At around 7pm on Saturday, November 25, it was reported that a woman had been assaulted inside of Cleo’s Bar on Park Lane.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "It was understood that two female offenders had approached another woman in the premises, and proceeded to assault her, causing her to fall to the ground.

"The pair have then proceeded to take the victim’s handbag which had a smartphone inside, as well as make-up, perfume, a purse containing a bank card, ID, and around £50 in cash.

"The victim – aged in her 30s – was left with significant bruising and swelling to her head.

"The offenders have then left the scene on foot. One of the stolen bank cards was later fraudulently used at another bar in the city centre on the same evening."

The incident was reported to Northumbria Police who launched an investigation.

Today (Friday), as part of their ongoing enquiries, officers have released images of two women who they would like to speak to in connection with the report.

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They were understood to be in the area at the time of the robbery, and officers believe they may have information which could assist the investigation.

The women, or anyone who recognises them, is asked to contact police using the ‘Report’ page of the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101 quoting crime number 147202P/23.