Police probe suspicious approach of 83-year-old woman

Officers are investigating a suspicious incident on Stricklandgate in Kendal that occurred around 5.20pm on 8 August.

An 83-year-old woman was approached by two younger women, whereby one of those women grabbed her arm and wrapped a piece of costume jewellery round her wrist. It is unclear what the women's intentions were so officers are appealing for any witnesses or people with information to come forward.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police on 101, quoting incident number 165 of 12 August. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.