Clacton: Investigation into attempted robbery

We are investigating an attempted robbery in Clacton where a woman was shoved against a brick wall.

It was reported the victim, a woman in her 20s, was walking along Eton Road at around 10.05pm on Tuesday (24 January) when she was approached from behind by someone who tried to grab her bag.

She held on to and shouted for help before the attacker shoved her against a wall and ran off.

She was left with a sore back and hip.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/14722/23.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

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Alternatively you can call us on 101.

In an emergency always call 999.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.