Attempted knifepoint robbery in Caversham

Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Caversham.

At approximately 8.30pm on Thursday was bumped into in a store.

The offender then confronted him outside and produced a knife and told the victim to pay him £50, which he claimed was owed to him.

The victim has refused to pay, at which point, the offender has thrust the knife at force towards the victim’s stomach, attempting to stab him. The victim was not stabbed, and was not injured.

The offender is described as a white man, around 5ft 11ins tall and aged in his mid-twenties.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Josh Gillespie of the Reading Priority Crime Team said: “I’m appealing to anybody who witnessed this incident, or who may have dash-cam or CCTV footage which has captured it to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.