AN 18-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint by two men as he walked down an alleyway in West Bar, Banbury.

Police said the robbers who were aged about 18, were Asian and dressed in dark clothing with hooded sweatshirts, dark jogging bottoms and black scarves around their faces. They spoke in local accents.

They put the blade of the knife to the victim's face and stole his wallet containing £65 and an MP3 player. They ran off in the direction of Broughton Road.

The robbery happened at 9.30pm on Wednesday last week, but details were only released today.

If anyone has any information or witnessed the robbery they are urged to contact PC Heather Turner via 0845 8 505 505.

If you do not want to talk to police and do not want to give your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.