A TEENAGER was held at knifepoint during a street robbery in north Essex.

The 18-year-old man was threatened in the area of Thomas Road and Coppins Green School at around 10.25pm yesterday.

He was ordered to hand over his wallet, which contained his bank card, loyalty cards and his driving licence, as well as his white Blackberry Curve phone.

The victim was left shaken but uninjured.

The suspected was a white man, 6ft 2ins and of skinny build.

He was wearing a cap with the letter “A” on the front and a dark jacket.

Witnesses should call Clacton CID on 101 ext 440030.