A WOMAN was hit in the face by a mugger who tried to snatch her handbag.
The 20-year-old was walking in Herbert Close, off Barracks Lane, in East Oxford, at 10.30pm yesterday when a man cycled up alongside her.
The attacker tried to grab her bag and she was hit in the face during the struggle.
Det Sgt Steve Raffield said: “The offender came up behind the woman and took her by surprise by attempting to snatch her bag, which contained a laptop.
“Unfortunately, she was unable to get a good look at the man but she did notice that he was wearing a hooded top.
“I appeal to anyone who was in Cowley last night and saw a man on a bicycle with a hooded top to contact police as they may be able to help us with our inquiries.”
Anyone with information should call police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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