Takeaway delivery driver robbed in Preston

The victim, a 38 year old man, had just made a delivery at an address on Elizabeth Street when he was approached from behind by two men.

One of the men demanded money and food from the victim, punching him and knocking him to the floor.

He made further demands for money before the victim handed over the takings.

Both men then fled from the scene, after the incident at about 8pm on January 26.

The first man is described as Afro-Caribbean, around 25 years old, approximately 6ft tall, of medium build with stubble.

He was wearing a dark coloured hooded top with the hood up and dark bottoms.

The second man is described as white, about 25 to 30 years old, approximately 6ft – 6ft 2in, stocky build, short hair and was clean shaven.

He was wearing a dark jacket with blue trainers.

DC Paul Taylor from Preston CID said: “This was a frightening ordeal for the victim who was attacked while he was simply going about his job.

“Incidents like this are rare and we are determined to find the men responsible but we need the public’s help.

“I would urge anyone with any information at all about this to get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information should call DC 2507 Paul Taylor on 01772 209756 or they can call 101 quoting incident reference 1300 of the 26th January.