Witness appeal: Attempted robbery in Earls Barton

Witnesses are being sought after an attempted robbery in an alleyway between Churchill Road and Wellingborough Road, Earls Barton.  

The incident occurred 11pm and midnight on Wednesday, August 13, when a man in his 30s was approached by another man who allegedly told him to empty his pockets whilst holding a knife. The victim ran off and nothing was stolen.

A 46-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have captured anyone acting suspiciously in the vicinity of Wellingborough Road or Churchill Road between the relevant times on CCTV, doorbell, or dash-cam footage.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. 

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.

Please quote incident number 25000476711 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.