DETECTIVES investigating an attempted robbery in Harlow on Sunday, May 4, have released an e-fit of a person they would like to speak to.

It was reported that around 8pm, the victim, a 14-year-old boy, was approached by two teenagers whilst he was cycling along a path near to Stoney Wood.

This is the cycle track that runs between Westfield and towards the town centre.

One of the people threatened the boy with a handheld multi-tool and demanded that he handed over his bike.

A member of the public walked past and the two people ran off.

No one was hurt during the incident and nothing was stolen.

If you recognise the person in the efit or witnessed the incident, please contact Harlow CID on 101, quoting crime reference 42/69858/19

Information can also be given completely anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org