A WOMAN was taken to hospital suffering from bruising and shock after being mugged by teenagers.

Glynis Abramson, 57, was walking past Greengates Primary School, off Low Farm Drive, Redcar, east Cleveland, at 5.30pm on Thursday.

She was pushed over and kicked by two youths, who searched her bag before running off towards Micklow Close. Mrs Abramson, of Redcar, was taken to Middlesbrough General Hospital for treatment.

Both attackers were aged about 16. One was big built, 5ft 11in to 6ft, and wore a cream top with blue jeans. The other had a spotty complexion. He wore a dark jacket with a hood.

Witnesses should ring police on (01642) 302626.