Sheffield e-fit image appeal over attempted robbery of boy

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Detectives investigating the attempted robbery in Sheffield have released this e-fit image of a man they want to speak to

Detectives investigating the attempted robbery of a young boy in Sheffield have released an e-fit and CCTV image of a man they want to identify.

A man was reported to have tried to grab the boy's bag after following him into an alleyway near Angerford Avenue on Thursday 20 July.

A member of the public intervened and the man left on his bike empty-handed, South Yorkshire Police said.

Anyone recognising the man has been asked to contact police.

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The suspect is described as Eastern European and is believed to have been wearing a high-vis jacket, a grey hoodie and cap

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