Police are investigating after a man was injured during a robbery in Worcester yesterday.
The robbery occurred at around 3.40pm in an alleyway which links Windermere Drive to the Sainsburys Car Park in Blackpole.
A man, in his 30s, was taken to hospital by air ambulance after sustaining stab wounds. He remains in a stable condition and his injuries are not thought to be life threatening. His bike and phone were stolen.
Officers are appealing for witnesses and are looking to trace four men who were seen running from the alleyway in the direction of Quenington Close and Randwick Drive. One of the men was on the silver bike.
Detective Sergeant Andrew Todd said: “We are carrying out extensive enquiries to locate the suspects, including examining CCTV and completing house to house checks. We know this will be a worrying incident for the local community and there will be an increased police presence in the local area.
“We would urge anyone who saw anything suspicious in the blackpole area or anyone who has any information to assist with our enquiries to please get in touch”
Please contact Detective Sergeant Mohammed Waliat on 01905 331234 or via email mohammed.waliat@westmercia.police.uk if you have any information.
Alternatively information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously by ringing 0800 555 111 or visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org
