A MANHUNT has been launched by police after the attempted robbery of a 63-year-old woman in Nelson.

The incident happened between 10.30pm and 10.45pm on Sunday when the victim was making her way home along Regent Street.

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A man jumped out from a side street and tried to snatch her bag.

The victim kept hold of her bag and grabbed onto a railing but knocked her face and suffered a bump to the head.

The attacker left the scene empty-handed.

He is described as wearing a hooded top.

DS Louise Darcy of Burnley CID said: “This was a frightening incident for the victim who was making her way home at the time and she has understandably been left shaken by what happened.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area, to contact us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information can contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting EG1701045.

Alternatively the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.