UPDATE: Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with this incident and he is currently in custody at Swansea Central Police Station.
Police in Swansea are appealing for information following a robbery which occurred shortly after 10.30am on Sunday morning on Nyanza Terrace in the Uplands area of the city.
The victim, a 39 year old woman, was walking along the street when she was approached by a man in possession of a knife who demanded money. After a scuffle the man made off.
The suspect is described as a white man in his 20s with short hair. He was wearing a light grey top with a blue pattern on the front and his hood raised. He also had grey jogging bottoms.
Following the incident the man made off along Bryn y Mor Road.
Detective Chief Inspector Jane MacKay of Swansea CID said: “This incident happened at a busy time of the morning and I am appealing to anyone who may have seen the suspect in the area of Nyanza Terrace either before the time of the incident or fleeing from the area and along Bryn y Mor Road to contact the police as soon as possible.
“This was a very distressing incident for the victim who suffered a cut to her hand which required hospital treatment. We have increased our patrols in the area and would like any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Swansea Central CID on 01792 450618 or101 or Crimestoppers and quote occurrence number 1400251683.
