A 42-YEAR-OLD man has been threatened with a knife and robbed.

The incident happened on Thursday, January 4 at around 6.50pm on Peel Street, towards the Westbury area of Thornaby.

The victim was approached by a man who threatened him with a knife and demanded he hand over money.

He then went through the victim's pockets and took a wallet which contained various cards and £55. He then made off towards the Cobden Street area in the direction of the new build houses.

Cleveland Police said: "The man responsible is described as being a white male, around 6ft tall with blonde hair and he appeared gaunt and very thin. He was wearing a dark blue coat and dark tracksuit bottoms with stripes down the side.

"Anyone with information or any witnesses are asked to contact Detective Constable Shaun Jackson from the Stockton Operational Crime Team on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org."