A robber pushed a woman to the ground and stole her purse.

Officers were called to St Martins Car Park, St Martins Road, Littlehampton, after a woman in her 60s was pushed to the ground from behind near Sainsbury's and had her purse stolen.

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The purse was later found discarded near the bus stop in Anchor Springs, with cash missing, following the incident at around 12pm on May 21.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Did you witness the incident or see anyone acting suspiciously in the area of Anchor Springs?

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact police online or call 101 quoting serial 718 of 21/05.”