Two thugs carried out a terrifying robbery where they pulled a lone woman to the floor, threatened her and demanded she hand over her jewellery.

The two suspects, both young men, made off with the woman's rings, a bracelet, a watch and her bag during the incident in Grasmere Avenue, Workington, today.

The victim, a 43-year-old local woman, suffered minor injuries as a result of the attack which happened about 1.20pm.

Police in west Cumbria have now launched an investigation and in particular are looking for two men.

Both are said to be in their late teens or early twenties and about 5ft 10ins tall.

One had light brown hair and was wearing a navy Adidas tracksuit, a black woolly hat and white trainers at the time of the incident.

The other was wearing a light-coloured top with dark tracksuit bottoms.

A spokesman for the constabulary said: "Police would like to speak to anyone with any information that can assist in identifying those responsible."

Anyone with information should contact police by calling 101 quoting log number 97 of September 19. People can also email the police on 101@cumbria.police.uk.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.