Gardai appeal for witnesses after woman mugged in Tallaght estate

An investigation is underway and gardai are seeking witnesses after a woman (in her fifties) was attacked and her handbag robbed in Tallaght on Saturday night.

The incident took place on Alderwood Avenue in Springfield at approximately 9:30pm.

It is believed the woman was walking back from the shops near her home when a man, dressed all in black, approached her and tackled her to ground, before leaving the scene with her handbag.

In a statement released by gardai, a spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Tallaght are investigating a robbery from a person on the 25/02/17 at approximately 9:30pm in Alderwood Avenue, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

“The suspect is described as – male, 5′ 8″, average build and wearing a wool hat.

“No arrests have been made and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.”

Gardai confirmed to Echo.ie that the woman was not physically injured.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda station on 01-6666000.