OFFICERS from Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted cash in transit robbery on a security guard in Winsford.

At 10.56am on Thursday, October 5, two men attacked a security guard as he left Natwest Bank on Dingle Walk, Winsford.

The men were wearing balaclavas and one was armed with a hammer. During the attack the victim lost his helmet but was not hurt.

The offenders made off empty handed in a black VW Polo which was located a short time later in Ways Green, Winsford.

Inspector David Snasdell said: “This is a very serious offence where two men have attacked a man who was just doing his job, with a weapon. Fortunately, he wasn’t injured but we want find the people responsible as soon as possible.

“If you witnessed the incident, have any information which could assist with our enquiries, or saw black VW Polo in that area of Winsford at that time please get in touch.”

If you have any information about the incident then please call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 251 of 05/10/17. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.