A woman was hit on the head and had her mobile phone grabbed in a mugging in Banbury.

The victim, who is in her 20s, was walking in South Bar on the High Street side near Banbury Cross at about 4pm on June 19, when she was approached by a man and a woman.

The woman hit the victim on the head and the couple ran off with the phone.

Det Con Rik Brearey of Banbury police, said: "The victim was unhurt but shocked and upset.

"She was a vulnerable young woman and the attackers may have been aware of that.

"It was a busy time of day and we want to hear from anyone who may have seen something."

Call Banbury CID on 01295 754575 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 with information.