Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was punched in the face as he was walking through Kingswood in Bristol.The incident happened at 6pm on Thursday, November 2, when the 19-year-old was walking along Court Road near a fenced-off area.

He was approached by a girl who attempted to steal his bag. The victim refused to let go, but the girl punched him in the face and he fell to the ground.

The girl made off empty-handed. She was white, aged about 16, 5ft 3in, of slim build.

She had dark brown, shoulder- length hair tied back in a pony tail. She was wearing a white, fur- collared bomber jacket with a hood, tight jeans and dark shoes.

She was with a man of mixed race, aged in his 20s and about 5ft 9ins tall.

He had brown or black plaited hair and was of proportionate build. He had a goatee beard and was wearing a blue and white coloured fleece.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or recognises the description of the offenders should call PC Nadine Bloodworth at Staple Hill police station on 0845 456 7000.