POLICE want to trace this man after an attempted robbery in Bath – which involved a knife being drawn.

The incident unfolded as a man in his mid-40s wheeled his bike away from the train station, in Dorchester Street, at around 7.30pm on Wednesday, January 14.

Officers said he was “approached by an unknown male” who grabbed the victim by the arm and tried to kick him, with a knife also produced. “The victim managed to defend himself, causing the offender to fall to the ground, and recovered the bicycle before he left the scene,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“The victim was not physically harmed but has understandably been left distressed by the incident.

“High-visibility patrols were carried out after the incident, CCTV enquiries have been conducted, and statements have been taken while investigations continue.

“We are now at the stage where we are appealing to the public to help us identify the man in the image who we believe may have information which could assist our enquiries.

“He is described as a Black man, around 6ft 1in-3ins tall, of slim build, who was dressed in black, wearing a face mask and a black hat.”

Anybody who recognises the person pictured, or has any other information regarding the incident, should contact police on 101, quoting 5226012538.

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Police want to trace this person after an attempted robbery in Bath. Pictures: Google/Avon & Somerset Police