A 27-YEAR-OLD woman gave chase after she was knocked down and her iPhone stolen.

The victim was attacked from behind and forced to the ground as she walked along Keirby Walk, Burnley.

She dropped her phone, in a yellow protective case, and it was stolen.

But she chased the thieves across Church Street into Yorkshire Street. When she caught up, she was attacked again.

At least one offender ran along Yorkshire Street towards Turf Moor. The victim suffered bruising to her head and face.

The offenders are described as being white males, aged between 16 and 25.

Police are keen to trace anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the robbery, at around 11.20pm on Tuesday, April 20.

 Anyone with information should contact DC Andy Maden, in Burnley CID, on 01282 472144.