POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery on Friday.
The incident happened at 8pm, as a 25-year-old woman was walking along a path from Allendale Road, Middlesbrough, to Ellerbeck Way, Spencerbeck.
A man tried to seize her handbag before running off towards Ainstable Road, Spencerbeck. The woman was left suffering from shock and with several cuts and bruises.
Anyone with information on the attack is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Dave Turnbull at Middlesbrough Police, on (01642) 302626.
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