A woman has been left shaken after she was attacked in her own home.

Detectives in Harrow are appealing for witnesses and information, after the suspect demanded for the woman’s purse at a house in Headstone Drive, Harrow.

The robbery took place at around 7pm on Thursday December 15.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 14-16 years-old, 5 foot 2 inches tall, small build with short Afro hair.

He was wearing a white shirt, a navy coloured jacket and trousers, police believe it could possibly be a school uniform.  

If you can help, call TDC Holland from Harrow CID on 0208 733 3401 or 101.

Alternatively, to report information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.