Appeal for witnesses after man robbed at knifepoint near Derby park

Officers investigating the robbery of a man in Derby are appealing for help to identify the man responsible.

The incident happened on the canal footpath leading to Kiwi Park, Alvaston, at around 9.15pm on Wednesday 18 May.

The victim, a 41-year-old man, was approached by another man who demanded money from him and threatened him with a knife.

The man is described as white, about 6ft tall, with brown eyes. He was wearing a black balaclava with a skull motif on the mouth, a black top and bottoms, gloves, and white NIKE trainers.

Anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 21*274589:

• Facebook– send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter– direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call us on 101.