A woman hit her head on the ground and cut her cheek after being pushed over by a man who stole her mobile phone.

Police are appealing for information about the robbery, which took place in Mersea Road, Colchester, between Lucas Road and Fairfax Road, yesterday at about 4pm.

After stealing the phone, the man ran along Mersea Road, away from town.

The suspect is described as being of Asian appearance, aged in his late teens to early twenties.

He was of slim build and was about 5ft 9in tall, wearing a dark hooded top, dark trousers and dark trainers.

He spoke with a local or London accent.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dc Emma Lewis-Kennedy at Colchester CID on 101.

People can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org