Police have launched an investigation after a man was carjacked at knifepoint last night.

Police are appealing for information after the man had his car stolen during the robbery on Canvey.

The victim had been sitting in his car – black Ford Focus Zetec – Seaview Road at around 2.15am on Thursday, June 20 when three men opened the door and threatened him with a knife.

The men, all described as white, then took the car and drove off.

The victim wasn’t injured but was left shaken.

If you saw anything, have CCTV or dash cam footage, or have any other information police need you to call 101 quoting incident 84 of June 20 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.