A cash-in-transit driver was injured in an attempted robbery at the hands of a masked man on Friday (December 13).

Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident in St Georges Road, Hastings at 11.50am.

The driver was delivering money to the post office in the same road when he was approached by a hooded man wearing a builder’s dust mask.

A struggle ensued in which the driver was injured although no money was taken.

The suspect is described as in his early to mid 30s, 5' 7" to 6', of medium build and with shaved fair hair.

He was wearing a grey hooded jumper, light coloured jeans and possibly a green fluorescent jacket.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting serial 0595 of 13/12 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk.