A WOMAN was injured after she was attacked in the street. The 21-year-old had returned to Guisborough after a night out in Redcar when she was attacked by a heavy set man.

After a struggle she managed to escape with minor injures, and raised the alarm. Police believe the man, who was in his 20s and had a Lancashire accent, was trying to rob the woman. The attack took place on the grassed area between Brocklesby Road and Dunston Road at about 11.15pm on Saturday. Witnesses or anyone with any information are asked to call Redcar CID on (01642) 302635.