South Yorkshire Police launch investigation after milkman is slashed in robbery

A South Yorkshire milkman was slashed during a street robbery in which his van was stolen.
By Claire Lewis
Published 31st Dec 2020, 08:15 BST
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The milkman was making deliveries on Canal Street, Barnsley, at 6.45am yesterday when he was approached by a man who slashed him and stole his van.

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The van, a white Citroen Dispatch, was found abandoned on Lang Avenue, Lundwood, a short time later.

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Anyone with information about the incident, with CCTV footage from Canal Street or Lang Avenue, or dashcam footage of the van (KM67 RNF) should come forward.

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