A woman was kicked in the face in an attack by three men in a town centre robbery.

The 21-year-old victim was kicked while on the ground in the mugging described as "horrendous" by Southend police Chief Supt Mick Thwaites.

The woman was walking along Scratton Road, Southend, at 5.30am on Sunday, when she was attacked.

A purse containing £70 was snatched.

Published Tuesday, January 28, 2003

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