Appeal launched following assault and robbery of woman on Birmingham street
Published 13th Mar 2026, 18:01 BST
Updated 13th Mar 2026, 18:02 BST
An appeal has been launched after a woman was assaulted during a robbery in Birmingham.
West Midlands Police has released an image of a man it said it wants to speak to following the incident on March 1, where a woman's phone was initially taken and there was also an attempt to take her handbag.
The force has asked for anyone with any information to get in touch.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Recognise this man?
"We want to speak to him after a woman was assaulted during a robbery on Handsworth Wood Road on March 1.
"The victim’s phone was initially taken and there was an unsuccessful attempt to take her handbag.
"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to get in touch via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting 20/164705/26."