A THIEF snatched a bag from an elderly woman by knocking her into a wall.

The 88-year-old victim was walking along Dalton Road, in the Meads Village area of Eastbourne, on Monday 1/12 when a man pushing a bike brushed past her knocking her aside at 3.40pm.

At that point she realised he had snatched her bag from her arm which contained a small amount of cash and some cards.

Her arm was bruised but she did not require medical treatment. The man is described as white with brown hair, wearing light coloured jeans and a dark top.

Detective Sergeant Ross Bartlett said; "This was a very distressing experience for the victim and we would like to hear from anyone who was in the Meads area and who saw what happened, or who saw this man. If you can help please contact us via 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call us on 101 quoting 818 of 1/12. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."