A MAN was robbed at knifepoint in Great Harwood.

A police spokesman said the 41-year-old was walking his dog along Brantfell Road before he was approached by two men who threatened him with a knife between 8.30pm and 8.50pm on Sunday.

The offenders, described as between 5ft6 and 5ft8 tall, of slim build and on BMX style bikes, stole his Omega watch.

DC Mark Hutchinson said: "The victim in this incident was out walking his dog when he was threatened with a knife and had his watch stolen.

"If anyone was in the Brantfell Road area at the time of the robbery and witnessed what happened I would urge them to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

"Similarly, if anyone has any knowledge about the watch being offered for sale then please come forward and contact police."

Anyone with information can call the police on 101 quoting log 1495 of April 9.