POLICE have issued a description of two youths who robbed an 81-year-old woman on Boxing Day.
The pensioner was pushed to the ground by the thugs as she walked near the junction of Henry Street and Tanpits Road, Church.
She was returning home from shopping and visiting friends at 4.20pm when the youths attacked her and stole her handbag and purse, containing £40 cash.
Both were white and aged 15 to 16. One was 5ft, wearing a light coloured hooded top and dark trousers. The other was 5ft 5ins, and wearing dark coloured clothing. The pair ran off towards Sacred Heart School after the attack.
Anyone with information should call Accrington CID on 01254 353741.
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