A MAN was robbed at knife point as he walked home from a night out.
The 24-year-old male victim was approached by two men on Kendall Road, Colchester, at 3am on Saturday.
They threatened him with a knife and forced him to hand over his mobile telephone.
The muggers ran off towards Military Road.
They are described as white, aged in their early 20s and were wearing hoodies.
The incident happened the day after hundreds of people lined the streets of the town to support an anti-knife walk.
It was held in the memory of victims including Clacton teenager Jay Whiston, who died after he was stabbed at a house party in Marlowe Way, Colchester, on September 8.
Detectives are appealing for information following the incident.
To help police, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here