A DELIVERY man was held up at knifepoint in North Yorkshire.

Police in Scarborough said the incident happened in Frairs Way, Scarborough, at about 8.15pm on Friday May 19, opposite the council car park.

The victim, an 18-year-old man, was working as a delivery driver for a local takeaway and was returning to his car when was approached by a man with a knife who demanded money.

The victim handed over his black leather flip wallet with green stitching and the letter “W” on it.

Police said the suspect was a white man, dressed in all black with his hood up, and the lower part of his face was covered with tightly fitting black material.

Anyone with information should phone police on 101, email Graeme.Boast@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111, quoting reference 12170086373.