A robber stole £75 from a pizza delivery man who was returning to a Harlow restaurant after dropping off some food.

An Essex Police spokesman said the 20-year-old Pizza Hut employee was robbed just after he had parked his bike in the town's Eastgate centre at about 10.30pm last night.

A man approached him from behind and held a sharp implement to his neck. He escaped on foot with £75.

The suspect has been described as about 6ft tall, of slim build, and was wearing dark clothing and a dark green balaclava.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Harlow CID on 01279 641212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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