POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery of a vehicle in Bridgwater last week.

The victim was delivering items in Sunnybank Road at approximately noon on Wednesday (August 18) when approached by an unknown man.

The offender threatened the victim unless he handed over keys to the delivery vehicle he had been driving, before punching him a number of times.

The victim managed to get back into his vehicle and the offender made off in the direction of Rhode Lane empty handed.

He sustained minor injuries during the incident and attended Musgrove Park Hospital as a precaution.

The offender is described as male, white, about 5ft 10ins and wore a grey hooded top, black jogging bottoms and white trainers.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has CCTV in the surrounding area, should contact police via their website or on 101 giving reference number 5221190187.