A WOMAN was left with injuries to her face after two thieves pushed her over and tried to steal her phone.

The incident happened on Wednesday, March 4 but Cleveland Police have only just released details about the attempted theft.

The 45-year-old victim was walking along Marlborough Road in Stockton from Buckingham Road at about 9.45pm when she was approached from the opposite direction by two males, who pushed her over and tried to snatch her phone.

She was left with minor facial injuries but did not need medical treatment. The men made off in the direction of Oxbridge Lane. Both were described as white males aged in their mid-twenties and wearing dark clothing.

Witnesses are asked to contact DC Jonathan Holborow on the non-emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.