TWO men snatched a woman's handbag and a bracelet belonging to her newborn daughter in broad daylight.

The woman was walking with her nine-year-old son and ten-week-old daughter in Ropner Park, Stockton at 4.45pm on Tuesday when she bent down to tie her shoelaces.

At that point two men in their mid-to-late 20s on bicycles rode up and snatched her handbag from the pram.

More than £150 cash and personal items was in the bag including a bracelet belonging to her newborn daughter. The bracelet was gold and engraved Robin-16.03.04 and is worth £160.

The men both had stubble and wore dark tops, dark trousers and black caps. They both rode silver BMXs.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward, including a man who saw the crime and took the victim's phone number promising to call with descriptions of the thieves.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Stockton Police on (01642) 302226.