A WOMAN has come forward after a witness appeal following a theft at a pub in Bishop Auckland.

Durham Police wanted to speak to a woman after money was taken from a handbag at Wetherspoons.

The incident happened between 1.15pm and 2.40pm on Saturday, August 3.

A Police spokesperson said: "The woman we wanted to speak to in connection with the Bishop Auckland Wetherspoons incident has now contacted us and is helping officers with their enquiries."