Would-be robbers attacked a man while they tried to snatch his wallet.
Police said the man was walking home from a night out when the incident happened at about 12.45am yesterday in Douglas Road, Dovercourt.
However they failed to get the wallet and then fled.
Anyone with information on the incident should call PC Scott on 01255 241312 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111
Published Friday December 28, 2001
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