A CYCLIST has been robbed at knifepoint in Colchester.

Detectives are appealing for information after a 21-year-old was stopped and threatened with a knife on Wimpole Road.

Two men stole money and a mobile phone.

He was not injured.

A 23-year-old from Colchester was arrested on Saturday, October 25, in Great Bromley.

The robbery took place at about 8pm on Wednesday.

He has been bailed until December.

Anyone with information call Colchester CID on 101.

People can also give information to the independent crime fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.