A MAN was threatened at knifepoint and robbed during a terrifying attack.

The victim, an electrician from Grays, was walking along The Rookery in Grays when the attack happened.

He was approached by the two robbers, one of who pulled a knife and held it to his throat before demanding he hand his belongings over.

The man gave the thugs his wallet, containing bank cards and £190 cash, and his mobile and his attackers fled.

The robbers are both described as black and aged 17 to 20.

One wore a dark hoodie and a black scarf covering his mouth while his accomplice wore and black hoodie with a blue and white striped scarf covering his face.

Witnesses to the attack, which happened at 6pm on Friday, February 5, are asked to contact police at Grays on 01375 391212 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.