Woman punched in face in Walsall street robbery

The victim was left with a bruised and cut lip in the incident on King Street, Darlaston

WMP appeal(Image: WMP)

Police have issued an appeal for information after a woman was attacked in a violent street robbery.

The victim was punched in the face on King Street, Darlaston on Monday, December 8, last year.

She suffered bruising and a cut to her lip as her mobile phone and vape were stolen from her. A post office card was also taken, police say.

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Now, West Midlands Police has issued a CCTV image of a woman they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

The appeal, shared on January 3, read: “Do you recognise this woman?

“We would like to speak to her after a woman was assaulted and robbed on King Street, Darlaston, on the evening of 8 December.

“The lady was punched to the face causing bruising and a cut to her lip. She had her mobile phone stolen, vape and a Post Office card.

“We realise the image isn’t the clearest but if you recognise her ring 101 quoting crime number 20/469528/25. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”

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