A BUSINESSMAN was attacked and robbed on at 12.30pm on Monday.

The 49-year-old had just collected £15 from a post office in Bury New Road, Sedgley, when he was approached from behind by a thief.

During the struggle the victim fell and suffered grazing to his elbow and leg.

The thief escaped in an old-style Ford Sierra. Whitefield CID are investigating the 12.30pm robbery.