A WOMAN was dragged along the floor as she fought to keep her bag from the clutches of a robber.

The victim was flung to the ground after a hooded man attempted to grab the bag from her as she waited for a bus on Commercial Road.

However the woman clung onto her belongings and was pulled along the floor as the robber attempted to run away.

The man, described as 6ft and white, eventually let go, but the 22-year-old victim suffered grazes to the right hand side of her body in the struggle.

The incident happened at about 10pm on Friday, September 22, but police have only now released details.

The victim was standing between Watts Park and the Titanic Museum when she was approached from behind by the robber, who left the scene on foot.

Officers would like to hear from any witnesses who may have seen the incident or the man, who was wearing a dark hoody pulled up over his head, blue jeans and light trainers.

Detective Constable Kirsten Davey said: “This incident took place in the late evening after dark, but there were a few people around this area at the time.

“It has been reported to us that the man responsible left the area in the direction of the BBC building.

“Did you see anything, or anyone acting suspiciously?”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44170368638, or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.