A TEENAGER was threatened with a knife before his mobile phone was stolen.The robbery took place in Birkfield Drive, Ipswich at about 11.15pm on Tuesday.

A TEENAGER was threatened with a knife before his mobile phone was stolen.

The robbery took place in Birkfield Drive, Ipswich at about 11.15pm on Tuesday. A 16-year-old boy was walking home when he was approached by two men.

The first was white, about 6ft, of slim build and was wearing a black puffa jacket, black trousers, a hunting style hat and a bandana scarf with a white pattern on it, which covered his face.

One of the pair was on a black BMX while the other was on a mountain bike. After the attack, they cycled off towards the railway station.

Anyone with information should call Dc Sophie Leone at Ipswich CID on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.