Robber with machete slashes man visiting his daughter's grave in Sheffield cemetery
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The victim – a 44-year-old man who was visiting his late daughter’s grave in Tinsley Park Cemetery – was attacked just before 10.30am on Sunday (March 13).
An unknown man approached the victim and demanded he empty his pockets.
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Hide AdUpon explaining all he had on him was his car keys, the offender produced a small brown-handled machete, slashed the victim on the head, and then ran away.
Officers are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
The suspect is described as a white male, in his late 20’s, around 5ft 6ins tall, and with short black curly hair. He is believed to have been wearing a black zip up hoody and blue jeans at the time of the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting investigation number 14/51515/22.
Information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.