Police have released a CCTV image of two men they wish to speak to after a woman had her handbag snatched.

The victim was walking along the underpass at the end of the high street in Watford, which leads to Hempstead Road, with a friend, on Thursday, December 28 at around 11.30pm. 

Two men approached her from her behind and one of them grabbed her handbag.

They both then made off towards Hempstead Road.

PC Sam Davison, who is investigating, said: “The victim was not injured during the theft but was left extremely upset by the ordeal.

“I would like to speak to the two people pictured in this CCTV image as they may have information that can assist our investigation.”

Anyone who recognises the people pictured or has any information that may assist the investigating is asked to contact Hertfordshire Constabulary via the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference C1/17/7318