Essex Police are appealing for information after a man was robbed at knife-point in Colchester.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was confronted by two men on Abbot’s Road at around 2.10am on Sunday, December 23.

The pair threatened him with a knife before escaping with the man’s phone and a small amount of cash.

The robbers were wearing hooded tops and had their faces covered.

The victim was not injured in the attack.

Officers ask anyone with information to call them on 101 quoting the crime reference number 42/187910/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.