A motorcyclist has robbed a man at gunpoint this afternoon.

A man aged in his fifties told police how he was sat in his car at about 1pm today (March 21) in Sumner Road when he was suddenly approached by a single male suspect on a motorcycle who pointed a gun at him and demanded his watch.

The victim handed over his watch before the suspect - who was wearing black clothing with a black a grey motorcycle helmet - made off from the scene and fled down London Road towards west Croydon.

DS Tim Walter from Croydon CID said: "This was a terrifying ordeal and robbery of a man sat in his car waiting at a traffic light.

"The single suspect has pulled up alongside him and pointed a suspected handgun at him before making threatening demands for his watch.

"No other items were taken. Although shaken the victim did not require hospital treatment.

"My team are doing everything they can to identify the culprit and bring him to justice. This involves the recovery of local CCTV footage and ongoing forensic work.

"The item stolen is a rare white gold, blue faced Franck Muller watch. If you are offered this item for sale or have on information on its whereabouts I would urge you to get in touch."

No arrests have been made and enquiries continue.

Anyone with information concerning this robbery is asked to call Croydon CID on 101 quoting CAD 3746/21March or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.