A WOMAN sustained a head injury following an attempt to steal her handbag, police in Newton Abbot have revealed.
The incident happened on Friday October 25 at about 10pm when two people tried to steal a handbag from a lone woman.
During the incident, the victim sustained an injury to her head.
It is believed a group of up to six people were involved.
The incident happened in the area of Queen Street and Lemon Road.
Police are now appealing for information to help with any information which may be relevant.
Anyone with information which could help, or has any CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage then please contact us via our website or by calling 101 quoting crime reference: 50240271569