Man attacked in attempted robbery near Peterborough

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 14:32 · Archive

A man in his 20s was punched and kicked during an attempted robbery in Peterborough on Sunday evening.

A man in his 20s was punched and knocked to the ground during an attempted robbery in Burghley Square, Peterborough, at about 9.30pm on Sunday 11 October. When he refused the attacker's demand for money, the man punched him and searched his pockets while he lay on the ground.

A passing motorist stopped and told the attacker to leave the victim alone, causing him to flee along Burghley Road. The victim suffered minor injuries and nothing was stolen, Cambridgeshire Police confirmed.

Police describe the attacker as white, approximately 5'10", wearing a grey hoodie and grey jogging bottoms. Detective Constable George Corney said: 'I would like to hear from anyone who was in the area and saw this happen or has any doorbell CCTV or dashcam footage. I would especially like to hear from the passing motorist, a woman, who stopped and defended the victim.' Anyone with information should report it through the Cambridgeshire Police website using reference 35/79169/26, or call 101.

How it is being reported

• Man punched and kicked to the ground in attempted robberyPolice have issued an appeal for witnesses and CCTV footage after an attempted robbery in PeterboroughCambridgeshire Live · 15 Oct, 14:04
• Man attacked in attempted robbery near Peterborough city centrePolice are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery in Peterborough.Peterborough Telegraph · 15 Oct, 13:26

In this story: Peterborough · Burghley Square · Cambridgeshire Police · George Corney

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