MALVERN police are appealling for witnesses to the attempted mugging of an elderly woman.

The woman was walking along Graham Road at about 3pm on Tuesday (July 16) when she was pushed by a young man who tried to steal her handbag.

The man, believed to be in his 20s, failed to get the handbag and ran off in the direction of Como Road.

A police spokesman said officers would also like to hear from a good samaritan who stopped to help the elderly woman after the attack. The woman did not require medical attention.

Anyone who witnessed the attack or has any information, should contact police on 01905 723888, quoting reference number 605270.