A WOMAN fell to the ground as two men tried to steal her handbag in Ross-on-Wye on Monday night.

Between 10.30 and 10.45pm the victim was walking between River View and Brampton Road, when the men approached her.

They tried to take her handbag, before she fell to the ground and the males fled empty-handed.

Police are keen to talk to two males who were seen near to the location who may have information about the incident.

They are described as white males- one taller than the other.

If you have any information regarding this incident call 101 quoting incident 52S 210415.