POLICE investigating an attempted robbery in Warrington are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
At about 4.30pm on Tuesday, June 27, a 46-year-old woman was walking along Manchester Road with her child when a man on a mountain bike approached her and attempted to snatch her handbag.
The man then assaulted the woman, dragging her to the floor before making off empty handed.
The offender was of a stocky build, 6ft 1 inch tall and aged between 28 and 30. He was clean shaven with a fair complexion and sunburnt cheeks as well as having a large “pointy” nose. He was wearing black tracksuit bottoms and had a black waterproof jacket.
Detective Sergeant Dave Aspinall, of Warrington CID, said: “Although these incidents are very rare, this was a vicious attack on a woman who was with her young child. I would urge anyone who may have seen anyone matching the man’s description or who has any information to contact officers.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 909 of 27 June.
Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
