A MAN suffered a puncture wound during an attempted robbery in Braintree.

The incident happened around 10.40pm last night (Monday, September 21) and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A man reported he was approached by two men in Malyon Close who attempted to take his bag from him.

The victim, a man aged in his 30s, refused and the men attempted to cut the bag off, causing a puncture wound to his shoulder.

A police spokesman said: "We attended the scene before attending the hospital with the victim.

"We are continuing to carry out our enquiries and we would urge anyone with information to call Braintree CID on 101 quoting crime reference 42/152429/20."

You can also report information online by visiting www.essex.police.uk or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.