A MAN tried to snatch a woman's handbag as she walked through a Gwent churchyard.

Gwent Police have appealed for information following the attempted theft which happened at around 9.15pm on 4th April.

A 54-year-old woman was walking through St Cadoc's churchyard in Trevethin when she was approached from behind by a man who tried to take her handbag. She pushed him away and he ran off.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 134 08/04/15.