A WOMAN was attacked and robbed by two men as she walked home in the early on Saturday, August 1.

The victim was walking along Larch Avenue, Newton-le-Willows just after midnight when she was approached by the men who asked her for a light. They then started punching and kicking her before running off with her handbag containing £200.

The woman said both spoke with Liverpool accents.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact St Helens Police Station on 0151 777 6050.

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