Police Appeal For Witnesses After Attempted Robbery In Soham

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Soham on Saturday (Feb 27).A 30-year-old man was walking along a footpath near the Soham Pavilion on Fountain Lane when he was approached by two men. One of the men demanded money and h

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Soham on Saturday (Feb 27).

A 30-year-old man was walking along a footpath near the Soham Pavilion on Fountain Lane when he was approached by two men.

One of the men demanded money and his mobile phone but the man refused and a scuffle ensued. The two offenders then ran off towards the Pavilion car park and the High Street.

The men are described as a white, 20 to 25 with medium builds. The first man was wearing a woolly hat.

DC Kevin Sutcliffe, investigating, said: "We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the incident or these two men in the area."

Anyone with information should contact DC Sutcliffe at Ely Police Station on 0345 456 456 4 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.