Police are appealing for witnesses after two men pulled a 19-year-old girl to the ground and stole her wristwatch and purse.

An Essex Police spokesman said the attack happened in Coach Lane at about 2.35pm yesterday (Thursday). Her attackers ran off in the direction of Beeleigh Lane.

Both men were white. One was about 6ft tall, of skinny build, with spiky blond hair, aged in his late teens or early 20s. He was clean shaven and wore a short black leather jacket and blue jeans.

The other man was about 5ft 7ins tall, of average build, clean shaven, in his early 20s and had cropped stepped dark hair. he wore a silver Puffa jacket and black trousers or jeans.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Maldon Police on 01621 852255 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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