A STUDENT had her handbag snatched on the corner of Rylands Street and Bridge Street on Saturday night.

The offender grabbed the woman's bag, which contained a mobile phone, cash, keys, a purse and a driving licence, worth a total of £78, at 8.50pm.

She described the man as white, aged in his early 20s, 6ft tall and of thin build. He was wearing black trousers and jacket and a purple shirt.

Anyone who saw the offence can contact police on 652222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.