An e-fit has been issued after a woman was punched numerous times during a robbery.

The victim, in her 20s, was attacked from behind in Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, at 8pm on Tuesday March 3.

She was left with a bruised eye, head and arms.

The robber stole her black handbag, containing a purse, Kindle, and personal documents.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Danielle Markoutsis at Chelmsford CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.