POLICE yesterday issued an appeal for witnesses after a woman was attacked and robbed of her handbag as she walked over a footbridge.
The 56-year-old had been walking over Chainbridge Road, near Blaydon Precinct, Gateshead, at 7.35pm last Saturday.
Her attacker pushed her from behind and she fell, injuring her face. Her assailant stole her handbag and made off.
A woman walking her dog came to help the injured woman, but left before police arrived.
The woman was taken to Newcastle General Hospital and treated.
Her handbag contained a small amount of money.
Police asked any witnesses to the incident to call them on 0191 454 7555, extension 64345.
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