Driver assaulted during robbery in lay-by on A41
A van driver was attacked and robbed in a lay-by following a minor collision on the A41, near to Cosford on Saturday.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident which happened at around 1.35pm.
The victim a man in his 30's was travelling on the A41 in a white Ford transit with a trailer attached to the rear when he was involved in a minor collision with a silver VW Passat estate.
The drivers of both vehicles pulled into a lay by on the A41, which was in the direction of the M54 towards Cosford. The victim got out to examine for any damage, but found there was none. Two males got out of the Passat, demanding compensation and being very aggressive. The driver of the Ford was assaulted by the two men, one of whom was believed to use a stanley knife to cause a minor cut to his face.
The offenders stole a substantial amount of cash and an iPhone 5 from the Ford before leaving in the Passat.
The driver of the Passat was described white, approximately 40 years old with dark hair, in a slicked side parting. He was approximately 5"8-5"9, of muscular build and spoke with an Irish accent. He was wearing a black zipped up jacket and carrying a Stanley knife.
The passenger was described a white male, approximately 30 to mid 30s, 6'3"- 6'4", of athletic build, with dark brown short hair. He was wearing dirty white trainers, dark jogging bottoms and a grey t-shirt. He also spoke with an Irish accent.
PC Kerry Adamson said: "We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information to come forward. We believe there was a black Ford Mondeo already present in the lay by, and the persons travelling in this car may have witnessed the offence."
