A MAN is due to appear in court following an alleged robbery.

Police received a report on Monday that a 39-year-old woman had suffered injuries during an alleged attempted robbery in Hartlepool.

It is reported to have happened at about 4.30pm on Easington Road, near the One Stop Shop.

A man was reportedly in possession of a crowbar and asp.

A member of the public in a white vehicle is believed to have stopped to intervene.

The victim suffered minor injuries and did not receive medical treatment.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with attempted robbery and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court today, Wednesday, June 2.

Police are appealing for witnesses who could assist with the investigation to come forward.

Anyone who may have witnessed the alleged incident or anyone with dash cam footage is asked to contact Hartlepool CID on 101, quoting incident number 088048.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Anyone with dash cam footage can also upload it directly here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/appeal-after-alleged-attempted-robbery-in-hartlepool