Shropshire Star

Man threatened at Whitchurch building site by pair armed with 'bladed objects'

A man was threatened with a bladed object during an attempted robbery on a building site.

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It happened between 8.20am and 8.30am on Monday at a building site on Wrexham Road in Whitchurch.

The victim, a 27-year-old man from Nottingham, was threatened by an unknown man with a bladed object as he attempted to leave the site.

The victim rang the police and then ran away when he saw a second man with a large bladed object wearing a balaclava.

Police say nothing was stolen during the incident though entry to an office building had been attempted.

They added the victim was not injured.

Anyone with any information is urged to call police on 101, quoting incident number 184 of August 31.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111.

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