A milkman has been stabbed while doing his round after refusing to give a lift to youths.
The man was delivering milk in the leafy Cheshire village of Tarporley when he was attacked shortly before 5am this morning.
According to Cheshire Live, he refused to give a lift to two males who approached him on Eaton Lane near the junction of Cobblers Cross.
Following his refusal, one of the males stabbed the milkman and the pair fled on foot.
His employers, Briscoe's Dairy, also claim the pair attempted to steal goods from the back of the milk float.
Emergency services were called to the scene and the milkman even wanted to continue with his round.
Now Cheshire police have launched an appeal to identify the suspects.
In a statement a spokeswoman for the force said: "Just before 5am today (Friday 31 January) officers were called following reports of a man being stabbed on Eaton Lane, Tarporley.
"It is believed that two males attempted to steal some milk before the incident.
"The man is believed to have minor injuries.
"Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting IML 625126."
In a post on social media Briscoe's Dairy said: "This morning at approximately 4.45am our milkman Rob was approached by two youths about 15/16 years old, both males on Eaton Lane, Tarporley just up from the junction with Cobblers Cross.
"They asked him for a lift and tried to steal goods off the back of his float, but when he refused 1 of the youths has stabbed Rob in the stomach then made off on foot. They were asking for a lift to Tiverton, so obviously local.
"This is someone’s son, someone’s brother and someone will know who has done this and they need to be caught and punished, as no one should ever have to go through what Rob did this morning.
"Rob has a nasty wound to the stomach but he is ok and even wanted to finish off his round."
