Man injured after being threatened with knife in attempted robbery near Knaresborough Lido

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information about an attempted robbery that occurred in Knaresborough.

It happened at approximately 10.30pm on Friday, August 7 on Wetherby Road near The Lido. It involved a man being approached by three unknown men and being threatened with a knife.

A police spokesperson said: “The victim bravely challenged the suspects and sustained minor injuries in the process. He later attended hospital for minor injuries following the incident. The suspects fled the scene empty-handed.

“We’re particularly appealing for information about CCTV which may have captured the incident, or any eye-witnesses.

“If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us online in the first instance:

• Online: Visit our website, select ‘Tell us about’, then choose ‘An existing case or report’ - link below in the comments.

• Live chat: Available via our website, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

“If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via their website.

“Quote reference 12260153117 when providing information.”