A woman was robbed in an Oxford alleyway.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the 37-year-old was attacked from behind in the alley off Trinity Street, in St Ebbe’s, at about 5.30pm on Saturday.

After a brief struggle, the robber snatched her bag, containing a mobile phone, and fled.

He was described as white, around 5ft 7in, of slim build, in his 20s, with short dark curly hair, thick eyebrows and he spoke with a local accent.

He was wearing a bright-coloured, orange and red top, jeans with a light green cloth scarf over his head.

The woman was not injured.

Pc Fran Whyte said: “The man was holding what the woman believed to be a knife.

“There could have been people around who saw this robbery happen or who saw the man in the area before or afterwards.

“I ask anyone who may have any information to get in touch.”

Anyone with information should call police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.