AN elderly woman has been treated in hospital after being mugged in the street.
The pensioner was attacked as she walked along Oak Avenue, in Houghton-le-Spring, at 2.45pm, on Tuesday.
Two men grabbed her shopping bag, containing her handbag, and threw her to the ground. They ran off and were last seen heading towards Sedgeletch Road.
The woman suffered a cut to her head and was treated in hospital, but later released.
Anyone who witnessed the attack should contact Washington CID on 0191- 454 7555.
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