The attack happened at Greggs Bakery on Wilmslow Road, Handforth,  at 4.24pm on Friday, July 4.

A man wearing a balaclava came into the back of the bakery and assaulted an employee.

The assault happened at Greggs bakery on Wilmslow Road (Image: Cheshire Police)

The victim ran to the front of the shop to alert his colleagues.

The suspect tried to open a safe but failed and made off.

The man was wearing a balaclava when the attack happened (Image: Cheshire Police) The victim was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to talk to following the attempted robbery.

DS Tom Binder said: “Thankfully the victim wasn’t seriously injured, but did require hospital treatment.

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“I’d urge anyone who recognises this man or has any information including dash cam or CCTV to contact us so that we can progress with our enquiries.”

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, quoting IML 2125837.

Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.