Police appeal after attempted robbery of woman on Lancaster canal towpath
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Officers were called around 6.40am today (Friday August 19) to a report of an incident on the canal towpath close to Coniston Road.
A woman in her 40s had been walking when she was approached from behind a man. The woman was hit on the back of the neck, with the man attempting to take her bag.
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Hide AdThe victim suffered minor injuries, with the attacker making off towards Mardale Road empty-handed.
The suspect is described as white, of medium build, wearing a dark top, dark, baggy trousers, light socks and light trainers. He was clean shaven and possibly had acne scars.
Det Sgt Hana Alayli-Moore, of Lancaster CID, said: “This attempted robbery has left the victim very shaken and we need to find the man responsible.
*Anyone with information can call 101 or email [email protected] quoting log 0211.