A man has been arrested after a teenager was attacked in broad daylight in Bristol city centre.
The 18-year-old woman's phone, debit card and cash were stolen during the assault, on Nelson Street, sometime between 3pm and 4pm on Monday (February 1).
Avon and Somerset police has launched an investigation, and a 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.
Officers are now urging witnesses to come forward.
A force spokesperson said: "We’re appealing for information about an incident in Bristol in which a teenager was robbed.
"A man approached the victim, an 18-year-old woman, in the Nelson Street area sometime between 3pm and 4pm on Monday (February 1).
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"The man assaulted the woman before taking her phone, debit card and cash.
"A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in custody at this time.
"We’d like to speak to anyone who saw this incident, or went to help the victim in the aftermath. If you can help, please call us on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5221022722."
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.
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