A MAN has been robbed at knifepoint in Colchester.
The 29-year-old victim was standing next to his car in Circular Road East at around 10.15pm on July 26 when the attack happened.
Three men in balaclavas approached him and one held a knife to his throat.
They stole his wallet and items from the boots of his car which included a new Dyson DC55 vacuum cleaner and a rucksack containing hiking equipment.
The victim was assaulted and fell to the ground before being punched and kicked by the suspects.
The three men then left in a dark people carrier-type vehicle.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information are asked to contact Dc Chris Leslie at Colchester CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800555111.
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