Peterborough woman threatened at knife point at Rhubarb Bridge

Police are appealing for information following an attempted knife point robbery on Rhubarb Bridge over the A47 in Peterborough on Tuesday night (9 June).
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Jun 2020, 10:59 BST
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At about 8.30pm a man riding a black bicycle swerved into the path of a woman before brandishing a knife and threatening her.

He is described as white, in his late 20s, tall, slim, with a distinctive pointed nose and mousy brown hair with a fringe. He was wearing a grey tracksuit, grey hooded top and a black backpack.

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He spoke in an Eastern European accent before cycling off empty handed in the direction of the Brotherhood retail park after she called out for help.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting 35/37468/20 or visit www.cambs.police.uk/report.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.