Woman suffers fractured eye socket during attempted robbery in Mangotsfield
Police have launched an appeal for information following the incident on Saturday (30 December)
A woman's been taken to hospital with a fractured eye socket during an attempted robbery in South Gloucestershire.
Police say it happened in Mangotsfield on Saturday morning, with the victim in her 70s walking after visiting the Post Office on Northcote Road.
She was then punched and pushed by an unknown woman, who approached her from behind in Long Road.
She left the scene empty handed despite the victim being demanded money.
Officers say they are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident that happened at some time between 8.45-9.15am on Saturday (December 30).
The victim returned home but was later that same day taken to Bristol Royal Infirmary by a family member where medics confirmed she had a fractured eye socket.
CCTV enquiries are being carried out to help us identify the offender but they are described as female, about 6ft tall with short brown hair.
The local neighbourhood team has been made aware of the incident to help with planning their high-visibility patrols in the area.
Anyone who saw what happened, or may potentially have useful dashcam or CCTV footage, is asked to please contact police online or call 101 and provide reference number 5223318250.