A THUG carrying a knife forced a driver to hand over the keys to his car.

The 38-year-old, from Radcliffe, had just parked his black Honda Civic Type R in North Street, Radcliffe, and was getting out when the thief wearing a ski mask and brandishing a 12inch-long knife ran towards him. The thief threatened the driver and got the keys.

He drove off along North Street towards Cross Lane, Radcliffe. The theft happened at 9.30pm on Monday. Police say the only description of the thug was that he was wearing a full ski mask with slits for the eyes, nose and mouth.

The car owner was uninjured.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any other information, should contact the police robbery unit on 856 8093 or freephone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.