Attempted Late Night Robbery in Wrexham

North Wales Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery in a Wrexham village late last night.

The incident took between 10:30pm and 10:50pm on Monday April 11th on Church Street, in Rhosllanerchrugog, near the Oriental Tandoori Takeaway.

The male victim, who is in his early 20’s was assaulted by a man who tried to steal his bag. The offender, who is described as 5ft 11ins tall and wearing black clothes ran off empty-handed down Wern Lane after he was disturbed by the lights of an approaching motorist.

A female motorist stopped her car and assisted the victim, who was not seriously hurt.

Police are keen to speak to motorist and to anyone else who may have information that could assist the investigation.

Call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference U052087.