Essex Police investigate attempted robbery in Colchester

A man in his 50s was hit over the head on Greenstead Road shortly before 4am on Sunday

Author: Tom ClabonPublished 8th Aug 2022
Last updated 9th Aug 2022

Essex Police are investigating an attempted robbery in Colchester.

It was reported a man in his 50s had been walking along Greenstead Road shortly before 4am on Sunday, when three men on a black moped pulled up.

They demanded money from the victim before showing him a knife and hitting him over the head.

He refused to give them any money and they made off.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with the Police.

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