A MAN was threatened with an iron bar by robbers as he walked home alone.

The 19-year-old from Birchencliffe was walking home at 2.30am on Saturday after a night out.

He was at the junction of Halifax Road and Edgerton Road, Edgerton, when he noticed a group of men following him.

He carried on a short while and heard someone running up behind him.

He moved into the road to let the person past and was confronted by a balaclava-clad man carrying an iron bar. The mugger demanded money, but the victim managed to run away.

The man was described as white, about 5ft 10ins tall and spoke with a deep voice. He was dressed in dark clothes.

Ring Pc Dean Killock on 01484 436582.