POLICE have issued an efit of a man they want to speak to following a violent hammer attack on an elderly woman in Cleckheaton. 

Kirklees CID would like to speak with anyone who can help identify the man pictured as inquiries continue after a 76-year-old woman was robbed while walking on the Spen Valley Greenway on Monday, May 8. 

A number of inquiries remain ongoing into the offence which took place after the victim was approached from behind while walking onto the Greenway after passing the Tesco supermarket. 

She was struck to the back of the head with a hammer by the suspect who then made off with her purse. 

The woman was taken to hospital for treatment and remained there overnight. The injury is not described as life threatening. 

The suspect who is described as a white man, slim, aged around 60, wearing a woolly bobble hat and glasses. 

Detective Sergeant Dave Taylor, of Kirklees CID, said: "We are conducting a range of enquiries to locate the man responsible for this serious offence and would like to speak to anyone who can identify the man pictured. 

"We would also like to speak to anyone who may have seen a man matching this description in the town centre just prior to the attack. 

"Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Kirklees CID on 101 referencing crime number 13170207307. 

"Information can also be sent anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."

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