POLICE are appealing for information after a woman had her purse stolen from her handbag while shopping in Dovercourt.

The woman, in her 70s and from Harwich, was shopping in Lidl on January 10 between 2pm and 3pm when the incident happened.

Her purse was taken from her bag which was hanging on a trolley.

Anyone with information should contact Pc Emily Chapman at Clacton police station on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800555111.