Man threatened with knife during attempted robbery in Telford
Police are appealing for information after an attempted robbery at knifepoint in Ketley, Telford.
The incident happened on Friday at around 9.50am on Woodside Road.
The victim, a 70-year-old man, was returning to his vehicle from a newsagents when he was approached by another man. The offender told him to hand over his keys while holding a knife.
The victim managed to deter the offender who left the scene.
The offender is described as a white man, 18-24-years-old, around 5ft 8 tall and of slim build with a thin face. He was wearing a fastened coat and grey trousers. He also had a local accent.
DS Dafydd Jones, the investigating officer, said: "We are taking this particularly nasty offence very seriously and are eager to trace the man responsible.
"Thankfully, the victim wasn't injured during the incident but he was left very shaken.
"Anyone with information which could assist police with their enquiries should call 101, quoting incident 150S of Friday 5 February."
Alternatively, information can be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
