A man was threatened with a knife by a stranger before taking his phone, leaving the victim needing hospital treatment. The incident occurred at the junction of Deerhurst and Barnwood Road, in Yate at around 8.30pm on Friday March 3.
A CCTV image of a man who the police want to speak to in relation to the robbery has been released today (April 27). Officers believe that the individual in the photo has information that can help an investigation into the incident.
He is described as white, between 30 and 35 years old, with short, shaved hair, a slender frame, approximately 6 feet and 1-2 inches tall.
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A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police said: "At around 8.30pm, an unknown man threatened another man at the junction of Deerhurst and Barnwood Road, in Yate, with a knife. The offender made off with the man’s phone.
"The victim has sustained a cut to his hand which has required hospital treatment. A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and he has been released on police bail.
"We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident on 3 March, or anyone who recognises the man in the image above. If you can help, please call us.
If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223051605 , or complete our online appeals form."
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