A man was hit over the head by knife-wielding robbers in Colchester this weekend.

The incident happened shortly before 3.55am on Sunday, August 7, in Greenstead Road, Colchester.

According to Essex Police, a man in his 50s had been walking along the road when three men on a black moped pulled up to him.

The three men reportedly demanded money from the victim before showing him a knife and hitting him over the head.

He refused to hand over any money and the robbers left.

Anyone who has any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to the incident is asked to contact Essex Police quoting crime reference 42/207420/22.