A WOMAN was injured after being pushed to the ground in the early hours of Sunday, January 27.

She was walking along Oliver Street in Redcar at around 3.30am when she was approached from behind and pushed to the floor. 

Nothing was stolen during the attack but the victim sustained an injury to the eye. The suspect is described as male, taller than 5ft and wearing a dark coloured tracksuit top.

Any witnesses or anyone with further information should contact PC Nicola Meakin of Redcar and Cleveland Police on non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.