Pregnant woman punched in stomach for $6

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Pregnant woman punched in stomach for $6

A PREGNANT woman has been punched in the stomach and left lying on the pavement after being robbed of just $6 in Newcastle, police say.

Police said the 23-year-old, who is 23 weeks pregnant, was attacked while walking home along Antill Street, Mayfield at 11pm (AEDT) yesterday.

She was cutting through a club car park when she was approached from behind by three women, one of whom punched her in the belly.

Sergeant Tony Tamplin of Newcastle police said the blow caused the woman to collapse.

"The woman's attacker then ordered her to empty her handbag, which she did," Sgt Tamplin said.

"One of her attackers opened her purse and the $6 inside was stolen."

The trio then walked off up Antill Street, leaving the stricken woman in a heap on the pavement, he said.

Suffering pains to her stomach, the woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital. She was later released after doctors confirmed her unborn baby had not been harmed.

Police today released brief descriptions of two of three attackers.

The woman who threw the punch was described as a brunette, 170 cm tall, with a fair complexion, and wearing a blue or purple top.

The second woman was described as blonde, with a fair complexion.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 1800 333 000.