THIS is the moment a man ran away from a robbery, which left a woman with minor injuries.

A video shared by Sussex Police shows a man running away after stealing a woman’s handbag in Eastbourne.

A woman in her sixties reported being pushed over from behind by a man on the seafront, near Fort Fun, at around 1.30pm on Saturday, February 26.

The man stole a pink handbag, and was pursued by onlookers across Royal Parade and Princes Park, before making off along Wartling or Winchelsea Road.

The woman suffered minor injuries in the attack.

The suspect was wearing a grey top with grey or light-coloured bottoms, and white trainers.

Anybody who witnessed the incident or has any information which could help with the investigation is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 633 of 26/02.