Attempted Robbery, East Belfast
15 Nov 2009
Police in East Belfast are appealing for a motorist who came to the aid of a woman who was being robbed, to get in touch with them. It is understood that the woman was walking along the North Road at around 8pm tonight when she was approached from behind by a male who punched her to the ground. The man tried to take the woman’s handbag but she resisted and when a passing motorist came to her aid the attacker ran off.
The woman received an injury to her arm which is not believed to be serious. Her attacker is described as aged between 30 to 40, tall and overweight.
Police are keen to speak to the member of the public who helped the woman or anyone who was travelling on the North Road at this time. Detectives can be contacted at Musgrave Street on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively, information about crime can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111.
