A MUGGER in a Halloween mask attacked and robbed a man in a terrifying ordeal.

The 47-year-old victim was walking through Morrisons car park on Green Oaks Way when he was approached by two men.

They grabbed him from behind and demanded money before punching and kicking the man to the floor.

The men then stole £7 before making off.

The attack happened at around 7.15pm on Thursday, October 5.

They are described as both being white, between 28 and 30-years-old and having Liverpool accents.

One of the men appeared to be wearing a Halloween mask.

Detective Constable James Simpson said: “This is a cowardly attack on a lone man. Luckily the victim did not sustain any serious injuries but we are appealing for any information which will lead to the suspects’ arrest.

“One of them appears to have been wearing a Halloween mask and this may have stuck in people’s memory.”

Officers from Widnes CID have released these CCTV images as they appeal for witnesses.

Anyone with any information about the incident should call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 815 of 5 October.

Alternatively information can be left anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”