A MIDDLE-aged woman managed to scare off two men who tried to rob her, police believe.

The woman shouted for help after the men walked up to her and asked what she had in her bag.

Police are appealing for information about the suspected attempted robbery in Moor Lane, Weston-super-Mare, last Tuesday (January 12) between 7pm and 7.45pm.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "A woman in her 50s was walking in the area when two males quickly approached her and asked her what was inside her bag.

"The woman shouted loudly seeking help from anyone close by and the two males ran away."

The pair were dressed all in black and had black face coverings.

One of the men’s hoods had fur around the edge.

Additional patrols are taking place in the area and CCTV enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information about what happened should call 101 and give reference number 5221008102.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.