A YOUNG couple were assaulted by two robbers in South Woodford.

The pair, who are both in their early 20s, were walking along Grove Crescent at around 3.15am on Sunday July 11 when they were approached by two men.

Police say the men suddenly became abusive without provocation.

The male victim was hit across the back of the head, causing him to fall, while his partner was slapped across the face.

The two men then ran off with the woman's handbag.

They are described as black, aged between 20 and 25 years old and were of proportionate build.

They were wearing jeans and dark coloured tops.

One of them was wearing a dark woolly hat and the other was seen to have a distinctive gold tooth.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or people that may have been in the vicinity at the time to contact DC Mike Spall at Ilford Robbery Squad on 0208 3452610.