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Woman on mobility scooter robbed at knifepoint in Bristol

A woman on a mobility scooter was robbed at knifepoint in north Bristol.

The victim, in her 60s, fell from her scooter to the ground during the incident in Brentry and had items stolen from her handbag by a the woman.

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses to the robbery, which happened at about 5.55pm yesterday evening (September 22) in Lower Knole Lane.

Following the incident, the offender ran off, turning left into Knole Lane.

She is described as being between 18 and 20-years-old and of a slim build, around 5ft 4in tall, with dark brown hair and a slim face.

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She was wearing a waist length grey puffy coat with the hood up, a face mask, black jeans and black and white trainers.

Police are conducting house-to-house enquiries and reviewing CCTV in the area.

Anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information that could assist police with their investigation should call 101, quoting reference 5220215821.

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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