Woman hit with hammer in robbery

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A woman has been struck on the head with a hammer during a robbery in Belfast city centre.

The woman, aged in her 50s, was walking along Joy Street at about 1540 GMT on Monday when a man struck her and stole her handbag.

Police said the robber was believed to be in his late teens or early 20s, 5ft 6ins in height with a "wirey build".

The woman was taken to hospital with injuries which were not believed to be life-threatening.

The robber was dressed in black and wore a red-trimmed ski mask. He has acne-scarred skin and escaped towards the Ormeau Road.

Anyone with information regarding the robbery is asked to contact police on 0845 6008000.