A WOMAN of 92 has been robbed by three men.

The woman was in Bowness Road, Wallsend, North Tyneside, when she was dragged to the ground and had her handbag and shopping bag stolen.

They contained a small amount of money, shopping and personal items.

Paramedics were called, but the woman did not need hospital treatment. Police are asking for information about the robbery, at about 2pm on Tuesday.

A spokesman said: "This was a nasty attack on a 92-year-old woman, who was walking with a walking stick."