Have a go hero thwarts handbag robbery in Mansfield

Nottinghamshire Police are trying to contact a man who chased off a robber as he attempted to steal a woman’s handbag in Mansfield (Monday, January 27).

The incident took place on Church Street, outside Lloyds Bank, when a woman in her 40s was approached from behind by a man who tried to take her bag.

A member of the public got involved and the would be robber made a run for it.

The suspected robber is described as white, 6ft tall, of broad build and with blond hair. He was wearing a navy, woolly coat and blue jeans.

Police say there were other people present at the time who may have seen what happened.

Anyone who can help should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously.