05/02/2014
Woman Attacked While Pushing Pram
Detectives in Musgrave are appealing for information after a woman was robbed while pushing her child in a pram.
The attack occurred on Tuesday in the Roden Street area of Belfast at about 15:00.
The woman was walking along the road pushing her child in a pram, when she was approached from behind by two unknown males. The men pulled her to the ground and kicked her in the face before making off with her bag.
The woman's purse was located a short time later in an alleyway at the rear of Roden Street.
The woman was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries which are not believed to be life threatening. The child was not hurt during the incident.
Detectives have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has any information to contact them at Musgrave on 0845 600 8000.
Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(IT/CD)
The attack occurred on Tuesday in the Roden Street area of Belfast at about 15:00.
The woman was walking along the road pushing her child in a pram, when she was approached from behind by two unknown males. The men pulled her to the ground and kicked her in the face before making off with her bag.
The woman's purse was located a short time later in an alleyway at the rear of Roden Street.
The woman was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries which are not believed to be life threatening. The child was not hurt during the incident.
Detectives have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has any information to contact them at Musgrave on 0845 600 8000.
Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(IT/CD)
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