A MAN was attacked by two other men in an attempted robbery in broad daylight in a Redditch street.

Officers investigating the incident, which happened on Millsborough Road at around 6pm on Wednesday (29 May), are appealing for witnesses.

A 24-year-old man was walking in the street when he was approached from behind by two men.

The men are reported to have assaulted the victim as they attempted to remove a piece of jewellery from his wrist.

The men - who were described as Asian, in their 20s and wearing dark clothing - left the area on foot.

Enquiries are ongoing but officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area at the time.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Daniel Icke at West Mercia Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 517S of 29 May.