Attempted robbery: Masked man is scared off by driver

A passing motorist helped to frighten off a robber who tried to attack a woman on Tuesday evening.
The incident happened in Viking Road in BridlingtonThe incident happened in Viking Road in Bridlington
The incident happened in Viking Road in Bridlington

Police said the woman was walking on Viking Road in Bridlington at around 6.45pm, when she was approached by a man wearing a black hoodie, a black scarf covering his face, and blue jeans.

"A member of the public intervened in a car and the offender ran off in the direction of Wheatley Drive," said a police statement.

"If you saw anything, or it was you driving in your car, can you please come forward? Log 594 26/3/19 refers."

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