A man was robbed by a knifeman in a Newsome street.

The 20-year-old victim, from Primrose Hill, was approached by the thief on Elm Street, at the bottom of Newsome Road, at 5.10pm on Thursday.

The thief threatened to attack the victim with a knife unless he handed over cash.

The suspect is of mixed race, in his 20s and 5ft 9in tall. He had a small goatee beard and dreadlocks.

He spoke with a local accent and wore a cap and a combat patterned hooded top.

Anyone with information about the incident should phone Huddersfield CID on 0845 6060606 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.