Man arrested and charged after report of woman being robbed in Hartlepool's Maritime Avenue
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Police were called to a report of a woman being robbed at Maritime Avenue at around lunchtime on Tuesday, June 8.
She was assisted by members of the public before officers arrived and recovered her bag.
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Hide AdPolice have said a 53-year-old man has been arrested and charged with robbery.
He was remanded to appear in court.
Hartlepool Neighbourhood Police Team said: "A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged with robbery and was remanded to court today.
“At around lunchtime on Tuesday, June 8 a woman reported being robbed at Maritime Avenue.
“Members of the public assisted the victim until police arrived and recovered the victim’s handbag.
“Hartlepool CID charged a 53-year-old man with robbery.”