Tamworth, UK – Warwickshire Police have launched an investigation following a frightening incident at a motorway service station, where a man in his 40s was allegedly threatened with a weapon that is believed to have been a knife.
The incident took place at around 3:50pm on Friday, 16 February, at a petrol station located at the M42 Junction 10 services in Tamworth.
According to the police, the victim was approached and threatened by another man in what is described as a serious and concerning incident. Although no one was injured, the suspect’s behaviour has caused alarm, and officers are treating the matter seriously.
Do you recognise this man?
We would like to speak to him in connection with an attempted robbery at a services on the M42 Tamworth on 16 February.
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— Warwickshire Police (@warkspolice) March 27, 2025
Suspect Caught on CCTV
As part of the investigation, CCTV images have been released to the public in hopes of identifying the suspect. The images show a man dressed in dark clothing, with his face partially covered by a black mask, and wearing a hood. Police believe the man in the images may have crucial information relating to the incident.
What Police Are Saying
Releasing the CCTV images on March 27, a Warwickshire Police spokesperson said: “The incident took place at around 3.50pm at a petrol station on the M42 Junction 10 Tamworth Services. A man in his 40s was threatened with an item believed to be a knife but was not injured. It’s believed the suspect may have links to Staffordshire.”
Det Con Erin Kelly said: “This was an understandably frightening experience for the victim, and a number of enquiries are now taking place to identify and locate the suspect. We appreciate the CCTV images are not of perfect quality, but if anyone does recognise the individual pictured or has any information which could help with our investigation, please get in touch.”
How You Can Help
Police are urging anyone who:
- Witnessed the incident
- Recognises the person in the CCTV
- Has dashcam footage from the area around the time
to contact Warwickshire Police via their non-emergency number 101, quoting the date 16 February and the M42 services location, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously.
Community Safety Reminder
Motorway service stations are generally considered safe, but incidents like this serve as a reminder for the public to stay alert and report any suspicious behaviour immediately. Warwickshire Police have increased patrols in the area as a precaution.
