Police are investigating
A WOMAN was pushed to the ground and her handbag snatched at Jesmond Metro Station in Newcastle at 8.30pm on Tuesday night. The 51-year-old did not suffer any serious injuries.
Police are investigating and the attacker is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall. He was wearing a khaki duffel jacket and bobble hat. Anyone with information can call police on 101.
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