Two men sought in CCTV appeal after attempted robbery and attack at bus stop near BAE Warton
Police are continuing to investigate an attempted robbery in Warton and are now seeking to trace two men pictured in CCTV footage as part of their enquiries.
A man was approached at a bus stop on Lytham Road, near the BAE Systems site, and assaulted by two men at around 4pm on Friday, November 28.
The incident was reported to police by a witness.
It is understood the attackers attempted to steal the man’s watch before two members of the public intervened, prompting the suspects to walk off in the direction of Lytham.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “As part of our enquiries, we want to trace and speak to the two men pictured in the footage.
“We also continue to appeal for the victim of the attempted robbery to come forward and speak to us.
“He is believed to have left the area on the number 68 bus.”
Anyone who recognises the two men pictured, witnessed the incident, or has dashcam footage from Lytham Road between 3.45pm and 4.15pm on November 28 is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log number 0928 of November 28.