A WOMAN was mugged at knifepoint by two men in broad daylight.

She was approached by the thugs around 2.45pm on Sunday, July 18, in Grimshaw Park, Blackburn.

The robbers ordered her to hand over her handbag and when she refused one pulled out a knife and threatened their terrified victim.

He then snatched her bag which contained £9 and bank and credit cards.

The first thief was described as dark skinned, about 20, 5ft 10in, with blue eyes and short, dark curly hair. He was wearing a green T-shirt and beige combat pants.

His accomplice was dark skinned and slim. He wearing a red top and dark trousers.

Anyone with information about the incident should ring the confidential Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111 or Blackburn CID on 01254 51212.

Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.