POLICE are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Highbridge.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 2 at approximately 3pm when female aged 20 was walking in the lane from Pearce Drive towards Coronation Road when a male walked towards her in the opposite direction. He was acting suspiciously looking into the hedges, then as they came together he stopped in front of her and held out is hand revealing a blade. Another female then entered the lane and the male ran off towards Pearce Drive. 

Police have released an efit image of the male they are looking to speak to in connection with the incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch through Avon and Somerset Police website or by calling 101, quoting reference 57829/15.