A MUGGER who assaulted an elderly woman and stole her handbag as she walked along an alleyway was being hunted by police yesterday.
The woman was in the alleyway leading from Newbiggin to Victoria Road, Richmond, when she was accosted and her bag was snatched.
The thief ran off in the direction of Newbiggin, leaving her shocked but unhurt.
The handbag was found a short while later in Cravengate, minus a black wallet containing cash and cards.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on (01609) 789355
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