Robbery in St James Road, Northampton

Police officers are appealing for members of the public who chased a suspect away following a robbery in St James Road, Northampton.

The incident happened on Tuesday, February 21, just after 7.30pm, when a woman withdrawing cash from an ATM was assaulted by a man who managed to snatch £50 before running away.

At least one member of the public, who has not yet been identified, came to the victim’s assistance and chased the suspect away.

We are appealing for these people, or anyone else with information, to contact us on 101 or via email at [email protected]

Following a warrant conducted in the Kings Heath area yesterday (March 9) as part of Northamptonshire Police's week of action against serious violence, a 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Incident number: 23000111002