A TEENAGER was robbed at knifepoint in Worcester on Saturday.

The 17-year-old was walking along the towpath of Lansdowne Road at around 11.45pm when he was approached by a man coming from the direction of Lansdowne Park, according to West Mercia Police.

It is alleged that the man grabbed the victim's T-shirt in the chest area and demanded money before pulling a knife out.

DC Cath Morgan said: "The offender has been described as white with a light tan and brown coloured hair, aged around 19 or 20 years old, six foot in height with a slim build. He was wearing dark clothing.

"Thankfully the victim has suffered just minor wounds. I want to speak to anyone who saw a man of this description or anybody who was acting suspiciously in this area of Worcester."

Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting incident number 0002S 220614.