A METROLINK user was punched in the face and robbed of her mobile phone.

The 18-year-old was standing on the platform at the Stanley Road tram station in Whitefield on Thursday night (Aug 3) when she was approached by a young girl who tried to snatch the phone from her hands.

The victim was struck about the face, resulting in swollen lips and a small cut.

Her attacker is described as white, 5ft 3 ins tall, with blonde hair in pigtails. She was wearing dark clothing.

Whitefield CID are investigating the robbery and witnesses are being invited to contact detectives on 0161 856 8248 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.