A woman mugged on her way home from work has appealed to the thieves to return items of sentimental value.

The 60-year-old woman had just turned into Burford Avenue from Cumberland Road, in Old Walcot, at about 7.30pm on Friday when two youths grabbed her handbag.

It contained at least £60 cash but, more importantly, had a pair of earrings belonging to her late mother and irreplaceable family photographs.

She gave chase but fell over in the middle of the road.

She then stopped a car which also chased after the youths when she told the driver her bag had been stolen.

She described one robber as white, aged between 18 and 24, and slim.

He wore combat trousers and a dark hat with a white motif.

Anyone with information about the crime or the whereabouts of the victim's belongings can call Swindon police on 01793 528111.