A ROBBER wearing a goblin mask kicked a milkman in the face before driving off in his float.
The 55-year-old milkman had stopped to make a delivery on his early morning round when he was approached from behind.
As he tried to stop the robber he was kicked in the face.
The float was full of milk and had a small amount of cash when it was taken at 1.30am yesterday.
A police spokesman said: "The offender was about 6ft and of a slim build. He was wearing dark coloured clothing, plimsoll-style shoes and a grey fancy-dress-style mask.
"The stolen van was a white Ford Transit milk float and featured the Dairy Crest logo in green and yellow.
"Police believe there may have been witnesses in the area at the time and are appealing to anyone who may have seen the robbery taking place or the offender, matching the description, in the area."
The float, taken from Sycamore Street in Church Warsop, near Mansfield, has not been found.
A spokesman for Dairy Crest said: "We can confirm we are aware of the situation.
"The safety of our drivers is of the utmost importance to us and we are currently working with police and local authorities to help them with their inquiry."
The driver is the latest milkman to be attacked on his round.
Former Carlton Town manager Tommy Brookbanks was hit with a wrench in August 2010 in Hucknall.
And a milkman in Arnold had a gun pointed at him in March 2009.
Anyone with information about the attack should call Mansfield Woodhouse CID on 101 extension 805 3461 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
