A teenage boy was threatened with a knife during a daylight robbery in which his hat and cash was taken.

Essex Police has publicised CCTV of three people officers want to speak to after the robbery in Chelmsford.

The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was walking in Parkway at around 1pm on August 28, when he was approached by three men.

“One of them told the victim they had a knife before they stole a two-figure sum of cash and a hat,” a police spokesman added.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting the crime reference number 42/125397/18. People can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.