GLOUCESTERSHIRE police are investigating an allegation of theft and assault in Bristol Road, Hardwicke.

It was reported at 12.46pm on Monday, June 26 that a woman had confronted two men in a van attempting to steal old alloy wheels from outside of her property.

Following the confrontation it appears the woman was carried along the road by the vehicle for a distance claimed to be about 40ft.

Others came to assist her and the van was driven away from the scene.

Police report the woman suffered a minor injury to the wrist.

Anyone with any information regarding this matter should contact the police on 101 referring to incident number 215 of the 26 June.