A man has been robbed at knife point in Basildon town centre.

A 20-year-old man was standing outside Barclays, in Town Square, at around 3pm yesterday when he was approached by two men.

One of the suspects has then pulled knife out of his jacket, threatened the victim and has taken his mobile.

The suspect with the knife has been described as being of a mixed heritage, around 5ft 8ins and was wearing a dark green and blue jacket with his hood up. The other man has been described as being black, tall and had his hood up.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Basildon CID on 101 quoting crime reference 42/35557/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.