Police are appealing for information after a woman fought off an attempted gunpoint robbery in Epsom.
The woman, in her mid-20s, was walking along Longmead Road at 7:50 on Sunday 13th January. She was talking on her Iphone 4 when two men approached.
The men tried to steal her handbag and iPhone but the woman screamed and fought off the robbers, leaving them empty handed.
The two men were believed to be carrying a handgun.
The first offender is described as a man of Indian ethnicity, in his early 20s, of slim build, around 5ft 6in tall. He was wearing a dark parka style jacket, a black scarf over his face and a bright blue hat.
The second offender is described as a black man, around 5ft 8in tall and of larger build. He was wearing a black mask over his lower face and a black hooded top with the hood up.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Andy Cooper from Epsom CID, said: "This was obviously a very frightening ordeal for the woman involved and I would like to commend her bravery for frightening away the offenders".
"The fact this attack took place on an evening when there would have been plenty of people around demonstrates how desperate the offenders were and the lengths they were prepared to go to get what they wanted."
Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference EP/13/250 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
