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Woman falls to ground after attempted robbery in Swindon street

byDaniel Jae Webb
11 December 2024 • 4.57pm
Woman falls to ground after attempted robbery in Swindon street
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A woman fell to the ground after an attempted robbery in a street in Swindon.

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Police are investigating the incident, which happened in Cricklade Road this morning (Wednesday).

The victim was walking from Chapel Street towards Halls Bakery when she was attacked between 3.55am and 4.15am.

A person riding a bicycle tried to grab her bag, causing her to fall to the ground.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “We’re asking residents who live nearby to check their doorbell footage for someone riding a bicycle between 3.55am and 4.15am.

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