POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 46-year-old Morecambe man was threatened at knife-point in the early hours of Monday morning.

The attack took place by a cycle track on Out Moss Lane between 11.45pm Sunday and shortly after midnight.

The victim, who was walking home towards Westgate, was approached by a man who emerged from nearby bushes asking for a light.

He then grabbed and threatened the man with a knife. After a struggle the assailant made off with a wallet, lighter and £15 cash.

The victim was later treated for cuts to his hands and arms at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

The robber was about 20-years-old, slim and wore a baseball cap. Witnesses should call the Police on Lancaster 63333.

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