Police appeal to find good Samaritan after robber knocks man unconscious in Northampton town centre attack

A man in his 40s was knocked unconscious and robbed of cash after getting off a bus in Northampton town centre on Wednesday (September 28).

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the attack including a good Samaritan who found the victim close to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Sheep Street.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: “A man in his 40s got off a bus at North Gate and walked down Sheep Street. As he approached the church, he was assaulted from behind.

“When the man regained consciousness, an unknown male helped him, taking him to the chemist and then home. Later in the evening, the man sought medical assistance and reported he’d been robbed of cash.

“Officers would particularly like to speak to the male who stopped to help as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 using incident number 22000565792 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.