Doorstep terror for knife victim

A MAN armed with a knife sprang out from behind a bush and forced a woman against a wall.

The victim, aged 44, had taken her wheelie bin out at her home on Frances Lane, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, at 5.50pm on Thursday when she noticed a man hiding in a bush.

He grabbed her by the neck, pushed her against a wall and scratched her face with a knife before running away.

Witnesses are asked to call Dewsbury CID on 01924 431022.

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