Northern Ireland

Woman attacked in west Belfast robbery

Police say two men kicked the woman before taking a black wallet and sum of money

The attack was reported in the Culmore Gardens area of west Belfast on Tuesday evening. PICTURE: GOOGLEMAPS
The attack was reported in the Culmore Gardens area of west Belfast on Tuesday evening. PICTURE: GOOGLEMAPS

A woman in west Belfast has suffered injuries to her arms and legs after being attacked in a robbery.

Police say the woman in her 40s had been walking in the Culmore Gardens area on Tuesday between 7 and 8pm when she was approached by two unknown males.

“It was reported that the woman was assaulted by the men, who kicked the woman before making off with a black wallet and a sum of money,” a spokesperson said.

“The woman received injuries to her arms and legs following the incident.”