A 36-YEAR-OLD woman was punched in the throat and robbed as she walked down an alleyway.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the attack in Gravesend, between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on September 24.

The woman was walking down an alleyway between Livingstone Road and Ifield Way when a man attacked her, punching her in the throat and hitting her on the head.

The robber stole the woman's handbag and ran off towards Scott Road.

He was white, aged 18, 5ft 5in, of small build and was wearing dark clothing which included a hooded top with the hood up.

The woman sustained injuries to her eye and bruising to her neck.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the September 24 incident to contact DC Tim Wigham on 01322 283114 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.