Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Cromer last week.A man was approached and threatened by a male would-be robber as he walked along MacDonald Road at about 5.

Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Cromer last week.

A man was approached and threatened by a male would-be robber as he walked along MacDonald Road at about 5.30pm on Thursday.

The victim was then followed as he headed towards the seafront but managed to get away and nothing was taken.

Police would particularly like to hear from the driver of a small grey car that was in the area at the time.

Anyone with information should contact DC Tom Gibbs at North Walsham CID on 0845 456 4567 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.