A mum was pulled to the ground while cradling her baby in a “terrifying attack” in a Coventry subway.
The young mother was walking through the underpass in Spon Street when a man tried to snatch her handbag.
He yanked the bag’s shoulder strap pulling her over as she held her 15-month-old son in her arms.
Her little boy was unhurt while she suffered cuts and bruises.
West Midlands Police has released an image of a man they would like to speak to about the attack, which happened just before 4pm on March 13.
Cops are also increasing their presence in the area to reassure people.
Det Con James Clarke, who is investigating the attack, said: “This is a very serious incident, luckily neither mother nor son were badly injured but the outcome could easily have been far worse.
“Clearly that doesn’t absolve it from being a terrifying attack on the victim and we are working hard to ensure that we get the person responsible. We will be increasing our presence in the area to reassure the public.
“We have trawled CCTV cameras in the area and have identified a man we’d like to speak to about the attack; the image is grainy but we’re hoping someone might recognise him or suspect who it is and contact us.”
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Det Con Jim Clarke at Willenhall police station on 101 or email contactus@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
This won't surprise anyone who lives here and has to use that subway!
