THIEVES stole a small amount of cash from a man walking to work.

The 41-year-old victim was walking across playing fields behind Dalton Junior School off Grosvenor Road two youths approached him from behind at 9.30pm on Tuesday.

They demanded money and he handed over £4.

The thieves are aged 16 to 20.

One is possibly African-Caribbean and just under 6ft.

He wore a light- coloured, hooded top with a dark stripe across the chest, a scarf covering his face and dark jeans.

His accomplice is about 5ft 5in tall and wore a dark hooded top and a dark baseball cap.

Anyone with information should phone Pc Richard Drabble on 01484 436582.