A woman was hit over the head by two robbers on bikes who stole her handbag.

She was attacked while walking along Alma Lane, in St Clement’s, Oxford, at 8.10pm last night.

Both men — described by police as white and in their late teens — cycled off towards Headington.

Det Sgt Steve Raffield said: “It is fortunate the woman was not more seriously injured.

“She was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure and has been left very shaken from the incident.

“I am working hard to catch those responsible and am appealing to anyone who may have seen the men around the time of the robbery to contact me.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.