10/01/2007

Woman robbed in County Londonderry

Police in County Londonderry have appealed for information after a woman was robbed yesterday evening.

The incident happened at around 7.30pm, when a woman aged in her 30s was approached by three males as she made her way along the Railway Road area of Coleraine.

The woman was forced to the ground and the robbers made off with her handbag.

The victim was not injured during the incident, however she was left shaken by the ordeal.

One of the thieves is described as being older and taller than the other two and was wearing a dark coloured hat and coat.

The other two are said to be wearing dark coloured trousers and hooded tops.

Detectives investigating the incident have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the robbery or anyone who may have any information in connection with it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF/KMcA)

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