A lone woman was allegedly threatened at knifepoint and then robbed Brooklands Park yesterday.
Police are investigating the allegation that a female victim in her 50s was approached by a man holding a large knife, allegedly a machete, who took her handbag before fleeing the scene.
The woman was walking along Brooklands Park in Blackheath, SE3, at around 6:20am on Thursday, January 2, when the incident occurred.
The woman did not suffer any physical injuries as a result of the robbery, but the man allegedly demanded and took her handbag and witnesses described her as "very shaken."
A witness said the woman had been robbed using a machete, and that the suspect had then driven off in a black estate car.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information is asked to call 101 quoting 1059/2JAN, Tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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