Man, 75, attempts to tackle armed robber

A 75-year-old man attempted to tackle an armed robber who had just held up a Post Office in Moulsecoomb earlier today (28th December).

The robber left empty-handed but lost his motorcycle helmet following the intervention by the brave member of the public before fleeing on a waiting motorcycle that was driven by another man.

The suspect entered Premier Store in Widdicombe Way, Brighton at around 12 noon today and threatened the cashier with a knife.

However, he left empty-handed and was wrestled by a 75-year-old man as he left before getting away down Hillside on a black and blue moped.

Two men on a moped had been seen acting suspiciously earlier in the day at the Bingo Hall in Moulsecoomb Way and at another local store.

The man who entered the Post Office is described as white, in his early 20s, about 5′ 7″ and was wearing a black or dark blue scarf around his head along with a crash helmet.

Detective Constable Robin Aspin said: “This was a very serious incident and luckily nobody was injured. The man who intervened is to be applauded for his bravery and his action has given us a very good chance of finding the suspects.

“As they made their escape, the pillion passenger would have stood out because he wasn’t wearing a helmet and someone out there will almost certainly be aware if someone they know has returned home without his usual crash helmet.”

If you witnessed the incident or have any other information about it please call Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 582 of 28/12 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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