Police manhunt launched after woman, 28, fights off robber on a push bike in Portsmouth

The 28-year-old woman from Portsmouth attacked in St Mary’s Road, Kingston, between 10.10pm and 10.25pm on Saturday.

Hampshire police said the unknown cyclist rode past on a bike and then tried to grab her handbag.

But a spokesman for the police for said the woman refused to give in and fought the male.

‘There was a struggle and the suspect made off towards Clarkes Road empty handed, the woman received minor injuries as a result,’ the spokesman added.

Police have now launched a hunt for the suspect.

He is described as Asian, between 20 and 35-years-old, around 6ft tall and of slim build, with dark brown hair.

He was wearing a dark coloured puffa jacket with a hood, dark coloured trousers, and a dark baseball cap. He was riding a silver bicycle.

‘Officers investigating have made a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for help,’ a police spokesman said.

Witnesses to the attack or those with information are being urged to call 101 with the reference 44200374533. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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