AN 80-year-old woman was dragged to the ground and suffered a broken wrist during a robbery in Atherton.

Police have described the incident in Derby Street, which has left the woman fearful of going out, as a 'callous attack'.

The victim was shopping in Ena Mill in Flapperford Lane at about 2.15pm on Wednesday, December 21, when she left in the direction of the George VI pub.

She continued into Brierfield Avenue and into Derby Street when she noticed a man on a bicycle coming towards her.

He dragged her to the ground from behind and stole her handbag containing £30.

The robber fled on his bike down Derby Street and then went left down the side of Nelson Street Clinic.

He was then witnessed at the junction of Nelson Street with Prestwich Street looking into the bag before he stashed both the bike and bag out of sight near to a brook in Prestwich Street.

He is described as white, slim, about 5ft 6ins and was wearing all black.

PC Mike Walters, from GMP’s Wigan borough, said: “This was a callous attack on a vulnerable elderly woman who has been left extremely shaken and upset.

“Thankfully she wasn’t seriously injured but she is now fearful when going out during the day.

“I would urge anyone who saw this incident, or a man matching the above description in the area at the time, to please call police.”

Information can be passed on to police on 101 quoting incident number 1144 of 21 December 2016 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.