A MAN has been held at knifepoint after a robbery in Newbury.

Thames Valley Police said the victim, a 22-year-old man, was attacked by a group of between four to six males.

Officers said it happened about 10.15pm on Wednesday, November 4, while the victim was walking in Church Road.

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The attackers threatened the man with a knife before demanding he handed over his wallet. They then made off on foot along a path towards Shaw Park.

The victim was assaulted and left with bruising to his face.

Police said the attackers, all white males, were aged between 16 and 18 - although one person was thought to have possibly been around 25 years old.

One wore a white and black patterned face covering which was possibly a balaclava or a ‘respirator’ type mask that covered most of his face. They wore dark rain jackets and one wore dark jogging trousers with a white Adidas stripe on them.

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Investigating officer, DC James Postans, based at Newbury police station said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this incident, during which the victim was threatened with a knife.

“This was a terrifying experience for the victim who thankfully will make a full recovery.

“I am now appealing to anyone who was in the area at the same time this incident happened, who may have seen or heard anything to come forward and speak to police.

“This incident happened in a public area and at a time where I believe it’s likely that someone will have seen something.

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“I would also appeal to anyone who recognises the physical description of these offenders. They may have been seen by anyone in the Church Road area as they made off on foot along a path towards Shaw Park.

“Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting 43200360090."