Police investigate attempted robbery in Oakengates

Between 7pm and 8pm on Sunday 31 July, the victim, an 18-year-old man, was walking with friends along a pathway that links Sommerfeld Road and Wombridge Way in Oakengates, Telford.

A man approached the group from the opposite direction and as he passed is believed to have produced a bladed weapon and asked for money.

The victim replied that they did not have anything and the group ran along the path toward Wombridge Way. The man then pursued the group for a short distance before leaving the scene in the opposite direction toward Hadley Road.

The man who approached the group is described as white, approximately 6ft tall but possible shorter and of a medium build. He is believed to be in his late twenties. He also had a ginger beard, brown eyes and spoke with a local accent. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a dark grey tracksuit, made of a waterproof material and wore his hood up. He also wore grey and brown Adidas trainers.

If you witnessed the incident or recognise the description of the man please call 101 quoting reference number 326s Monday 1 August.

Alternatively, if you want to give information but don't want to give your name you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers.org.uk . Crimestoppers are not part of the police, when you contact them you won't be identified. The only person who knows you have given information is you.