A WOMAN was pushed to the floor by two men before her purse was taken during a robbery in Hereford.

Police are asking for help from the public to find those responsible for the robbery which happened between 6.40pm and 7.05pm last Wednesday in an alleyway close to Widemarsh Common, off Grandstand Road.

Two men approached the victim and pushed her to the floor, before searching her bag. Upon police arrival, the woman noticed that her purse had been taken.

The first offender is described as a man, just under 6ft tall, reported as being Asian or mixed race, with hair tied up in a top knot.

He had a beard, approximately three inches in length, which was styled into a point. He is aged approximately mid 20s to mid 30s, and was wearing a dark, casual top with light denim jeans, tucked into bright-coloured trainers.

The second man is described as being younger and shorter than the first, with a darker complexion and short, dark hair.

Any witnesses or anyone who may have been in the area at the time and saw these two men is asked to call police on 101.