A MAN was forced to hand over his wallet after being threatened in Ipswich town centre.The incident happened at around 9.55pm last night when the 21-year-old victim was approached by a mixed race man described as being around 6ft 5ins in Turret Lane.

A MAN was forced to hand over his wallet after being threatened in Ipswich town centre.

The incident happened at around 9.55pm last night when the 21-year-old victim was approached by a mixed race man described as being around 6ft 5ins in Turret Lane.

A police spokesman said the man threatened the victim with his fists before taking his wallet which contained cards as well as £12 in cash.

The spokesman said it was the second time in the space of two months that the victim had been robbed in Ipswich.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.