AN 85-year-old woman was pulled to the ground as a thief tried to wrestle her handbag from her.

Detectives say the attack happened shortly before 1.15pm yesterday on Linton Avenue, Bury.

The woman was outside of her house when she was approached from behind by a man who pulled her to the ground and took her bag.

The woman was taken to hospital suffering from shock and bruising to her hand and shoulder.

Anyone who witnessed this incident is asked to call Bury CID on 0161 856 8150 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.