Man threatened and punched by knife-wielding muggers
A man was robbed of his wallet and phone in a knife-point robbery.
The 19-year-old man was threatened and punched by two men in Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill, before 8.30pm on Monday.
The victim was forced to hand over his wallet and phone before the men fled heading towards the station.
Both men are described in their late teens or early twenties and black.
One of them is believed to be over 6ft tall and wearing all black including jogging bottoms, hooded jacket and coat.
A description of the second man is unavailable.
Anyone with information is asked to call Loughton CID on 101 quoting the crime reference number 42/15241/19.
Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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