A MAN wrestled with a cash courier and tried to snatch the box he was taking into a bank.

The attempted robbery happened outside a Natwest Bank in South Street, Worthing,

at about 2.30pm on Thursday (December 1).

The assailant was unsuccessful in his cash bid and made off on foot empty-handed via an alley opposite the bank.

Police are appealing for witnesses. The man is described as white, about 30-40 years old, 5ft 11in, of average build, wearing a blue jacket with the hood up and possibly with a hat under the hood.

Detective Sergeant Colin O'Hare said: "This incident happened in the afternoon in a busy town centre location and there were many people around who would have seen something."

If you saw anything or have any information, email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 733 of 01/12 or call 101.