A WOMAN in her 70s was hit across the head in a terrifying attack in an underpass.

The woman was walking through the underpass near to Central Retail Park, Patriot Drive with her assistance trolley when she passed two boys.

Police said they took interest in her trolley and asked her questions about it in an attempt to 'distract her while they looked through her bag'.

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She asked them to stop but they hit her across the head with a tree branch.

The victim received two black eyes and a cut to her eye, which required stiches.

She attended Milton Keynes University Hospital and has since been discharged.

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The attack happened at around 1pm on Monday, November 28.

A 13-year-old boy from Milton Keynes and a 12-year-old boy from Essex were both arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault and have since been bailed. 

Investigating officer Detective Constable Sebastian Kuzoe, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “We are looking to speak to anyone who saw this altercation occur or anyone who has any information in relation to this incident.

 “Please get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43220535856.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”