A woman was hurt during an attempted handbag snatch in Thrales Close on Friday.
A man on a bike tried to grab the 44-year-old’s bag at 8.20pm and as he did so he grabbed her hair and pushed her head against a fence before she fell to the ground.
The victim managed to keep hold of her bag despite the handle snapping during the struggle.
Det Con Mandy Godfree said: “The victim was left traumatised by the experience with several bruises to her head, knees, back and arm. During the struggle the victim did shout and scream several times and I urge anyone who heard or saw the incident to come forward and assist this investigation.”
The offender, who is described as a black man, approximately 25 years old, 5’11” tall with an average build and wearing a black woollen hat with ear flaps, a black jacket, blue jogging bottoms and riding a bike, left the victim on the floor, as he rode away empty handed.
Call Beds Police on 101 or text 07786 200011 with information.