Woman knocked unconscious during robbery

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Police are appealing for witnesses to an aggravated robbery in Christchurch yesterday morning.

A woman aged in her late 50s was a attacked by two men on Belfield Avenue in Dallington, about 8.10 am.

Police said she was struck by an object and knocked to the ground where she lay unconscious for a period of time. When she awoke her wallet was found a short distance away and the cash in it had been stolen.

Anyone who saw the incident or anything suspicious in that area around that time is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Chris Power on 03 373 9102 or 027 228 0520

- NZHERALD STAFF