West Yorkshire bag snatchers sliced straps with sharp object before escaping

The 51-year-old victim was approached by the men outside a sandwich shop in Leeds Road, Huddersfield, on Friday May 20 just before 2pm.

One of the men demanded the bag before cutting the straps, injuring the victim’s arm, and running off down Leeds Road and through nearby playing fields.

Both the men are described as white and aged between 30 and 35. One was described as being 6ft 3ins tall, of skinny build, either bald or with a shaved head, of pale complexion and with a scar on the right-hand side of his face. He was wearing light blue jeans, trainers and a baseball cap.

The other man was described as being around 5ft 7ins tall and of a slim build. He was wearing a dark blue tracksuit.

Detective Constable Shaun Topham, of Kirklees District CID, said: “The victim has given chase and we understand that the men have run off across playing fields off Leeds Road before getting in to a burgundy coloured vehicle. We are also interested in speaking to anyone who has seen this car in the vicinity.”

Anyone with information which may aid police should call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.