A WOMAN was assaulted during a robbery in South Gloucestershire last week.

The 41-year-old was approached in Kingswood by a woman who assaulted her and took her money.

It happened as she was walking to her vehicle after she left The Shant Pub on Crown Road at approximately 9.30pm.

Her car was also damaged during the incident on Wednesday, January 18.

The offender was white and was wearing a thigh-length coat with a hood, leggings or skinny jeans, and white trainers. She was also carrying a Waitrose plastic bag.

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses.

If anyone saw or heard anything suspicious in the area around the time of the incident, or saw a woman matching the description that evening, call North East Investigations on 101 with the reference number 5217012865.