A WOMAN was pulled to the ground and her handbag snatched outside Bells fish restaurant in High Street, Chatham.

The offender made off towards the White Lion public house but was tripped over by a member of the public who managed to recover the handbag after a struggle.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident that happened on the morning of Thursday, September 21.

The offender is a white, slim male, aged between 18 and 20, and wearing a blue baseball cap, red t-shirt with a white logo on the front and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to telephone Det Con Robin Stump on 01634 884141 or Kent CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.