A WOMAN was pushed to the floor and had her bag stolen during an attack in Blackburn.

The 20-year-old was approached by a man in Prince’s Street at 7pm on Saturday. He grabbed her pink Puma bag and pushed her to her knees.

Police said he then dragged the straps of the bag over her head and ran away towards King Street.

He ran to another man who is also thought to be involved in the attack.