Woman left shaken after being robbed of her handbag by two men in widely used Inverness underpass between Rose Street and Innes Street in the early hours of Saturday

A woman has been left shaken after being robbed of her handbag in an underpass in Inverness.

The theft took place under the dual carriageway linking Innes Street with Rose Street, near the bus and train stations.

The incident is believed to have taken place in the early hours of Saturday, July 16, between 12.30am and 1.30am.

Police said the victim, a 54-year-old woman, entered the underpass from Rose Street, when she was confronted by two men and robbed of her handbag.

She suffered minor injuries as a result.

Both men are described as being dressed in dark clothing.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have relevant information to get in touch.

Detective Constable Claire Maclean, of Highland and Islands Division CID, said: “Enquiries into the robbery are at an early stage.

“The robbery took place at a time when the city centre would have been relatively quiet, so we are appealing for anyone who was in the area and believes they saw the men involved, or has any information on the incident, to please come forward.

“If you saw anything suspicious and believe you may be able to assist our investigation, please call police on 101, quoting incident 1333 of July 16.”