Woman assaultedin Lincoln Courts

A 24-year-old woman was walking through Lincoln Courts at about 2.20am when she was assaulted by a male who tried to steal her handbag but failed.

She received injuries to her face but did not require hospital treatment.

Anyone who may have witnessed the assault or who knows anything about it is asked to contact police at Strand Road on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively information may be passed on anonymously via the Crimestoppers number 0800 555 111.