A woman was punched in the face and robbed in a Chelmsford park.

The 40-year-old woman was walking along a footpath in Waterhouse Lane, between Admirals and Central Park, when she was punched and had her handbag stolen.

The robbery took place at 9am yesterday morning.

The suspect is described as more than 6ft tall and was wearing a bright red puffa style jacket and grey jogging bottoms.

He ran off in the direction of Admirals Park.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Dan Bennington at Chelmsford CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.