Police ask public for help to identify man after woman robbed in Widcombe

Avon and Somerset Police have issued a description of a man they’d like to speak to following a robbery in Widcombe High Street in Bath last month.

At just after 4.30pm on Friday 20th January, a 38-year-old woman was grabbed by a man, who demanded she hand over money.

The victim managed to free herself and went into a nearby shop for help.

The offender is described as white, of slim build, around 16 to 18 years old, with dark eyes.

He was wearing a thin blue jacket and a blue beanie hat.

If you recognise this description, or have information about this incident, call PC Andrew Box on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5217014453.