A WOMAN was knocked to the ground when a hooded mugger tried to snatch a mobile phone from her hand in an Altrincham street yesterday.

A daylight robbery took place on Mayors Road at around 1.50pm on Tuesday October 25.

A man walked up to the woman and attempted to grab her mobile which she was holding. The defiant woman held on to the phone and was knocked to the ground in the scuffle.

The man fled after swiping a top-up card and was seen running in the direction of Tesco.

The man is described as around 22-23 years of age, stocky build, with cropped blonde/light brown hair. He was wearing a black tracksuit, with the hood up, and black trainers.

Did you witness this incident? Any information please contact GMP on 101 or anonymously on Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.