Police appeal after woman shoved to ground and money stolen in Cliftonville

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A woman in her 50s has been pushed to the ground  and had her money stolen at a cash machine in Cliftonville.

Between 8.45am and 10.45am on Friday (March 29) the victim, in her 50s, withdrew cash from the machine outside a shop in Northdown Road.

She was approached by a man who asked if he could borrow some money. The victim refused but the suspect grabbed around £60 in cash from her hand and pushed her to the ground. He ran away in the direction of Palm Bay.

The man was described as white, large build, mid-20s, 5ft 6ins tall and was wearing a grey hooded top, white trainers and ripped jeans. He had an earring in his right ear and was carrying a black bag.

Detectives investigating the incident would ask any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward by calling 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/60387/19.