A 46-YEAR-OLD woman was left badly shaken after being robbed in Bury.

She was walking along Horne Street, Bury, at about 6.30pm yesterday when she was approached from behind.

The thief pushed her to the ground and grabbed her handbag containing a mobile phone and purse.

The victim suffered minor injuries but refused hospital treatment.

The thief is described as white, 6ft, slim build, pale complexion and he was wearing a light coloured cap, trainers and a dark tracksuit.