BREAKING NEWS: Man hunt launched after robbers snatch £25,000 case in Littlehampton

A security guard was attacked by a pair of robbers, outside Lloyds Bank, in Beach Road, shortly after 10am, this morning.

Following a brief struggle, the thieves snatched a box from the guard containing around £25,000 of cash, before making their escape on a silver or black motorcycle.

Detectives say the bike, registration number LB070MF, made off the wrong way, north, along Beach Road, then into Franciscan Way, before disappearing in the direction of Arundel Road.

Officers added that, although shaken up, the guard – who worked for Group4 Security (G4S) – was uninjured and said that no weapons were brandished by the criminal during the assault.

Forensic scene of crime officers are now at the scene.

The pillion passenger is described as wearing white trainers, dark trousers, a full-face black helmet, and a motorcycle jacket with a white or pink ‘V’ on the back.

He is believed to have attacked the guard after emerging from a nearby phone box, at the junction of Beach Road and High Street.

A description of the driver has not been released.

Sergeant Roy Hodder said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who was in Littlehampton town centre this morning and saw anything of what happened.

“The pillion passenger was seen to emerge from the phone box in Beach Road, at the junction with High Street, as the security van approached, and joined the motorcyclist, who had ridden up separately.

“If you can help, please call us on 101 quoting serial 0439 of 27/12. You can also call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”