POLICE are appealing for information after a woman had her handbag snatched while she was walking down a lane in New Inn.

The incident happened at about 9am at the rear of Lancaster Road on Monday, July 27.

The 34-year-old woman was approached from behind by a white man wearing a black hooded jacket with the hood up covering a black beanie, and gold trousers. The man snatched the woman's handbag, containing cash, a bank card and a phone, and made off towards the Highway, New Inn.

If anyone has any information please call 101 quoting log number 67 27/7/15