Takeaway owner slashed in attempted robbery

He suffered deep cuts to his chin and hands in the incident at 1.10am on Tuesday outside Sicily Pizza, on Broad Street.

The robbery suspect approached and threatened him with a knife and demanded cash as he sat in the driver’s seat of his car.

Police wish to speak to a man in relation to the incident who is described as 5ft 10ins to 6ft tall and wore a dark hooded jacket and trousers and light coloured footwear at the time.

Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or if you are deaf or hard of hearing on 18001 101 (text phone) or 07786 220022 (SMS) and quote reference 95 of 12 April 2012.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.