Police appeal after attempted robbery in Douglas

Monday, 22 February 2016 00:00

Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery early this morning.

It happened on Peel Road in Douglas - between Pulrose Bridge and the bottom of Belmont Hill - at around 5am.

A woman who was walking was approached by a man who tried to take her handbag before fleeing on foot.

She wasn't injured and nothing was taken however anyone who saw anything has been asked to contact Police Headquarters.

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