An 18-year-old man was threatened with a knife and forced to hand over £200 in Witham.

The man was walking along River Walk, at 6.45pm yesterday when he was approached by two other men. One of them brandished a knife and demanded money.

The 18-year-old handed over £200 and the men ran off towards Maldon Road.

A spokesman for Braintree police said: "The boy was unhurt but very shaken by the ordeal."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Luke Massie at Witham police on 01376 501212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

Published Wednesday, February 9, 2005

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