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Wednesday, 19 May 2021 12:41

Police are appealing for information after an attempted theft in Hereford.

Officers are keen to identify a potential victim and a witness to an attempt purse theft on Newtown Road.

It happened just before 4pm on Tuesday.

Investigating officers say the victims were an older couple. The female was wearing a blue/green coat.

The witness was a male in his 30's and driving a Tractor & Trailer. This Male intervened and inevitably prevented the theft from occurring.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101.

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