A MAN was robbed of £200 after leaving a bookmakers in a Kent town.

The 46-year-old victim was approached by and threatened by a man in Alexandra Road, Ramsgate. He searched through his pockets until he found the cash.

A police spokeswoman said: "It is believed that the alleged offender, who had been spotted in the Coral bookmakers in King Street, Ramsgate, earlier, then ran off down Alexandra Road, St Luke’s Avenue, and headed towards Boundary Park."

He is said to be in his mid 30s, Afro-Caribbean and wore a purple and white striped shirt and black trousers.

The robbery happened just after 3pm on Tuesday, September 25, and Det Con Clare Walker on 01843 222071 would like to hear from any person who saw the incident or can help with the inquiry.