Police are appealing for information after a woman in her 60s had two handbags snatched.

The incident took place at around 5.30pm near the All Saints Road car park on Saturday.

A man ran up behind the woman and snatched a black leather handbag and a pink material bag from her before running off towards Granby Street.

The man is described as white, of slim build with short dark hair. He wore a light blue turquoise hooded top with white inside the hood, and black shoes with a white rim on the bottom.

Anyone with information should contact PC John Wilson at Newmarket Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.