Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery and attempted rape in Hereford early on Saturday morning.

The incident took place in the graveyard off Commercial Road and Canal Road between 5.40am and 6.20am on Saturday 28 May.  The victim had his mobile phone and wallet stolen. It is believed that a member of the public witnessed the incident and shouted at the suspect to stop. 

Officers are keen to speak to the member of public mentioned above as he may hold important information which could help with our investigation. 

Anyone else who may have witnessed the incident or may have relevant dash-cam or CCTV footage is asked to please get in touch at https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about, quoting incident number 149i of 28 May. 

A 27-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident has been released on police bail.