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Last Updated: Thursday, 17 April, 2003, 15:45 GMT 16:45 UK
Milkman threatened at gunpoint
A milkman was threatened with a gun and robbed in a Staffordshire village by two men who then stole his float.

The attack happened on 11 April in Wall, near Lichfield.

The milkman was threatened by a man with a handgun, pushed to the ground and his money stolen.

Another man then drove off in the milkfloat, while the gunman got into a dark-coloured car, possibly a Volvo or Peugeot, and drove off.

The float was later found abandoned in Pinfold Hill, Shenstone.

The gunman is described as white, aged in his 20s, 5ft 9in tall and of slight build.

Anyone with information can contact Staffordshire Police or Crimestoppers.


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