Buckhurst Hill: Appeal following attempted robbery

We are appealing for information following an incident where two men tried to steal a woman’s watch in Buckhurst Hill.

It was reported the victim, who’s in her 20s, had been getting out of her car in Willow Close at around 11.35pm yesterday (Friday 19 May) when she was attacked by two men.

She was assaulted by the men, who are described as wearing balaclavas, who tried to steal her watch.

They made off when residents came out of their houses.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/90188/23.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

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