Police investigating attempted robbery of delivery driver in Wavertree

No-one was injured

Author: Harry BoothPublished 24th Dec 2023

Merseyside Police are investigating after two men tried to rob a delivery driver in Wavertree.

The pair, who had their faces covered and were wearing all black clothing, threatened the driver at Tesco Express, on High Street, at around 9:10am today (24 December).

They left empty handed in a white van and no-one was injured.

Officers are still at the scene to carry out CCTV and house-to-house enquiries.

Chief Inspector Neal Arrowsmith said:

"We can confirm an investigation is underway following an attempted robbery of a delivery driver in Wavertree this morning.

"We are in the very early stages of our enquiries and officers are currently at the scene. If you have any information to assist, please come forward.

"If you saw what happened, or you live in the area and have CCTV footage, please check it and come forward if you captured anything significant. Similarly, if you were driving past the area at the time, please review your footage.”

"Whether you come forward to us directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers, all information will be acted upon."

Anyone with information is asked to message 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook or call 101 with reference 23001313384.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 11 or online here.

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