A woman suffered a “significant injury” when she was dragged to the ground by a man in a “frightening” street robbery in Bradford.

The 59-year-old woman was walking along Rushton Road, Thornbury, when a man attacked her from behind. The victim ended up on the floor and the man then stole her handbag.

She suffered a fracture to her shoulder and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police yesterday issued an appeal for information about the robbery at about 9.12am on Wednesday.

The suspect was Asian, aged 17 to 20 and about 5ft 10ins. He was wearing a dark jacket and trousers.

Detective Inspector Richard Partis said: “This was a violent and frightening attack which caused the victim to suffer a significant injury.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.