Knife attack victim escapes from attacker

A man was threatened with a knife and his attacker demanded money from him during an incident in Haverhill.

The attempted robbery took place on Thursday, September 19, just after 8pm, on Camps Road.

A male jumped out of the bushes on the edge of the recreation ground and pointed a knife at the victim while demanding money.

The victim, aged 25, refused and ran off. He was unhurt.

The suspect is described as about 5ft 10ins tall, in his late 30s, with a short beard and was wearing a dark hooded top and also was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms.

Enquiries are on-going and anyone who has knowledge of the incident or saw any suspicious activity should call police quoting crime reference 37/56758/19.

Website – http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Email –  Matthew.Egan@suffolk.pnn.police.uk

Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Phone – Call 101.