Police hunt bag snatcher

POLICE are hunting a bag snatcher who struck in Heathfield last week.

A 57-year-old Mayfield woman was knocked to the ground and suffered a sprained ankle when the man made off with her handbag, outside the Old Forge Cookshop in Station Approach.

The black bag had cash, bank cards and a bunch of keys inside.

The offender is described as a white man in his early 20s, of average height, with dark hair and wearing a purple t-shirt.

Detectives are particularly keen to trace a helpful man who noted the registration number of the offender s getaway vehicle and handed it into nearby shop staff.

Detective Sergeant Paul Phelps said: This man has already been a great help in police enquiries. He was unable to wait at the scene for police to arrive, but we believe he may have important information about this incident.

Anyone with information should contact East Downs CID on 0845 6070999 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.