A MAN and a woman have been arrested following an alleged robbery in Alexandria. 

The incident is reported to have taken place in Colquhoun Drive shortly before midnight on Friday, February 9.

Officers said a woman was taken to hospital after she was allegedly punched in the head outside of a home in the area. Her phone was also reportedly stolen. 

In an updated statement, police confirmed a man, aged 41, and a woman, aged 40, have now been arrested in connection.

They have been released pending further investigation.