Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman had her purse snatched.

The incident happened at 3pm yesterday in Market Square, Shipley, when a youth ran up and grabbed the purse as the woman was standing at a bus stop opposite Clothing World.

The youth was chased by two white men and an Asian man, but they lost sight of him.

The woman was shocked but uninjured.

The suspect is white, about 20 years old, 5ft 11ins with a slim build, pale complexion, and short dark hair, which was longer and slightly wavy on top. He was wearing a cream-coloured T-shirt with a broad red stripe on the front and blue Adidas pants.

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident and are particularly keen to contact the men who gave chase. The police can be called on (01535) 617059.