A MAN was punched in the face during an attempted robbery in broad daylight in Great Yarmouth on Tuesday.The 27-year-old male victim was talking to a friend when another male approached them and tried to steal his bike in North Quay between 5.

A MAN was punched in the face during an attempted robbery in broad daylight in Great Yarmouth on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old male victim was talking to a friend when another male approached them and tried to steal his bike in North Quay between 5.30pm and 5.45pm. The suspect then punched the victim in the face and left the scene.

Police are linking the incident to a burglary at a ground floor flat in North Quay between 5.55pm and 6.15pm the same day when a Nintendo games console and games were taken.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident should phone DC Gavin Rivett at Great Yarmouth police on 0845 4564567 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.