POLICE are appealing for witnesses following two knife point incidents and a robbery in Clacton on Friday.
Police received reports a 45-year-old man was threatened with a knife when walking along Penfold Road at around 6.40pm.
The man was able to escape unhurt and report the incident.
A second man, aged 39, was later robbed at knife point along Pier Avenue at 9.55pm.
He had a black fox bike and bag containing cash, bank cards and personal documents stolen.
The victim was unharmed.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incidents. He remains in custody for questioning.
Anyone with information about either incident is asked to call Clacton CID on 101 quoting either incident 951 or 1251 of 13/10 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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