A 48-year-old woman fought back after her arm was broken in a street attack.

The victim was knocked to the ground and injured by a group of men who then rifled through her pockets.

A police spokesman said: "However, she fought back with her good arm, got up and walked off."

The violent assault happened as she walked down Edgar Road, Cliftonville, near the junction with Stanley Road on Sunday at about 8.15pm.

Police say three men were shouting and as she walked past they knocked her over.

The men all had short haircuts and are described as being clean cut.

One wore smart wire-framed glasses. All wore tracksuit tops and casual trousers.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the incident to telephone 01843 222033.