Latest news in Yorkshire: September 07, 2017 11:04:02 AM
Officers in Rotherham are asking witnesses to come forward, after a group of teenagers reportedly tried to rob a woman of her handbag as she walked her dog.
The woman, aged 45, was walking her dog along a footpath between Harthill and Kiveton, known locally as Loopin Way, close to Kiveton Wood, when a group of two – three boys reportedly approached her from behind at around 1pm on Tuesday 5 September.
The boys are said to have pushed her to the ground before trying to grab the woman’s handbag, however she resisted and the offenders then ran from the area.
The woman suffered cuts and bruising to her face during the incident.
The boys are all described as white and aged 13-14. One of the boys was wearing a blue and white shirt, possibly a football shirt, and is thought to be about 5ft 7ins tall and of a large build.
PC Mark Gaffney, investigating the incident, said: “The woman has been left extremely upset by what happened and I’d like to ask anyone who was in the area at the time and who saw or heard anything suspicious to please contact us.
“Officers and PCSOs will be patrolling the area over the coming days and if anyone thinks they know who may be responsible, call us on 101 quoting incident number 546 of 5 September 2017.”
Information can also be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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