POLICE are hunting a teenager who tried to mug an elderly woman on Friday.

The 69-year-old victim suffered cuts and bruising after being pushed to the floor while walking along Birchfield Road at about 2.45pm.

She was walking towards Headless Cross Dental Surgery when she was approached by a boy riding a bike.

He tried to grab her handbag as he passed and knocked her to the floor before fleeing empty-handed.

Police want to talk to a man they believe stopped to see if the woman was okay before driving after the attacker.

He was described as white and possibly driving a Volvo saloon.

The teenager was white, aged about 13-14 and wearing dark clothes.

Anyone with information can call 584888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.