Officers are issuing an image of a man they wish to identify following an attempted robbery in Bournemouth.

At around 3am on Tuesday 10 September 2024 the victim – a man aged in his 30s – was at the Natwest cash machine in Old Christchurch Road when he was approached by another man.

It is reported that the man demanded money from the victim and made threats of violence unless he complied.

Fortunately, the victim managed to run away and nothing was taken.

Police Constable Rio Baker, of Bournemouth police, said: “We have been carrying out enquiries into this attempted robbery and I am now in a position to issue an image of a man we wish to identify.

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“I would urge anybody who recognises him, or has knowledge of his identity, to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240139403. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.