A TEENAGER was punched in the face by a man who tried to snatch his bag as he walked from Bank Quay station on Sunday, February 25.

The 18-year-old was walking along Parker Street at 9.10pm when he was approached by the man who attacked him and grabbed his bag. The teenager pulled his bag back and the offender ran off.

Police say the offender is fat, 5ft 10in, white, aged 20-25, with hair in a centre parting. He was wearing an Adidas top and dark track suit bottoms and Nike Cortel trainers.

Anyone with information can contact officers on 652222 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.