A robber attacked a security guard as he delivered money to a Telford store, snatching a bag containing thousands of pounds.The security guard was approached from behind and pushed to the ground as he began to transfer money from the van at the back of Asda in Donnington Wood.

Police today appealed for witnesses to the robbery on Wednesday at about 1.15pm.

Telford police spokesman Chris Ammonds said: “As one of the security guards began to transfer money from the van, he was approached from behind and pushed to the floor. He believes the offender was a white male wearing dark clothing.

“The offender then wrestled a grey bag from the security guard and made off down a small path. The security guard was not seriously injured but is extremely shaken up by the incident.

“The bag that was stolen contained a large amount of money, believed to be a five-figure sum. It is thought that the offender climbed into a vehicle – possibly blue in colour – which was waiting for him on a slip road to the rear of the supermarket.”

He added: “Officers are currently studying CCTV footage obtained from the store.”

An Asda spokeswoman said the robbery happened as a security company was delivering money to the cashpoints.

Anyone who believes they may have information about this incident, is asked to contact Malinsgate Police Station on 08457 444888.