A TEENAGER was punched in the face by a man and forced to hand over cash in a random attack.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Banbury.

The victim, an 18-year-old man, was walking on a footpath near the skateboard ramps in Spiceball park at about 4.10pm on Saturday - moments before the attack.

Before he approached the wooded area he saw a man and a woman.

The woman walked away and the man approached, threatened him and demanded his property.

The man then punched him in the face before the victim handed over a quantity of cash.

The victim suffered bruising, but did not require hospital treatment.  

Investigating officer PC Jonathan Livingston, from Banbury police station, said: "I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the robbery or anyone who has any information about what happened.

"This was a random attack where the victim was assaulted and was so fearful that he felt he had no choice but to hand over money.   

"The victim was left shocked at what happened.

“If you have any details which could assist the investigation, please call Thames Valley Police’s 24-hour enquiry centre on the non-emergency number, 101.”