Elderly woman robbed outside St Leonards shop

Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman was robbed in St Leonards.

The victim, an 85-year-old woman, was outside the Co-Op store in London Road when she was pushed to the ground and had her purse stolen.

It happened between 11am and 11.30am on Thursday (December 15) and left the victim with a leg injury requiring medical treatment.

Officers investigating the robbery are appealing for anyone who saw what happened to get in touch.

Any witnesses, or anyone with any other information, is asked to report online or by calling 101 quoting serial 571 of 17/12.

Alternatively, members of the public can report information to police anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.