Woman fights off man who tried to steal her bag

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery following an incident in Beverley in the early hours of yesterday (Monday 4 July).

It was reported that a woman was walking on Sammon Road, when she was approached by a man who struck up a conversation with her. The man is then believed to have tried to take the woman’s bag.

The woman managed to fight off the assailant before getting herself to safety.

A man was arrested this morning and remains in our custody at this time.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, you can contact us on our non-emergency number 101, quoting log 108 of 4 July.