AN ELDERLY woman tried to fight off a bag snatcher in a street attack in Ramsgate. A man with a white scarf across his face eventually grabbed the bag from the 70-year-old pensioner and ran off as she lost her balance and fell to the ground.

The attack happened in Ashburnham Road and the bag contained a pension book, bus pass and £40. Police say the book and bus pass were later found near the town’s Ellington Park and returned to the victim.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Claire Munday on 01843 222136.