A WOMAN was attacked this morning by a masked BMX rider who grabbed her around the throat.
At around 7.30am today (Wednesday, February 15) the victim was walking along Longdon Close in Redditch when a man wearing a dark hat with his face covered rode past her on a BMX bike.
The would-be robber then slowed down, allowing her to pass before coming up from behind and taking a purse from her handbag.
When she confronted the thief, he grabbed her hard around the throat before riding off, empty handed.
Anyone who saw anything or who has information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 0087s150217
