Shropshire Star

Man sought following Telford van robbery

Police have released an image of man they wish to speak with following a robbery at Telford Bridge Retail Park that left a van driver injured.

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West Mercia Police said at around 7pm on Friday, September 15, the driver of a catering van found returned to his vehicle at the retail park to find a man sat in the driver's seat, attempting to start it.

After a brief struggle, the man tried to drive the vehicle away, but crashed the catering van, leaving the victim with injuries.

He then got out of the van and fled the area.

It is believed the man pictured may be able to assist officers with their enquiries.

Anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the attempted robbery or recognises this man is asked to please contact reactive CID on DL-GCID@westmercia.police.uk quoting 00406_I_15092023 or by calling 01952 214624.