Man Mugged At Knifepoint In Portsmouth

Police are investigating a robbery in Portsmouth where a man had his iPhone stolen and was threatened with a knife.

The 46-year-old was walking into the pedestrian subway near Lake Road and Commercial Road at around 6.30pm on Friday, December 21, 2012 when two men blocked his path.
 
The victim refused requests from the men for money and to borrow his phone.
 
One of the men then used a knife to threaten the victim who handed over his iPhone. The two men ran away towards Lake Road.
 
The victim was not hurt.
 
The first suspect was described as:
 
White
Aged in his 20s
Well built
5 ft 10 ins tall
Wearing a waist length red jacket
 
The second suspect was described as:
 
White
Aged in his 20s
Well built
5 ft 10 ins tall
Wearing a blue jacket with a hood or hat.
 
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact CID at Fratton Police Station by phoning 101. Mini-com users can phone 01962 875000. Alternatively, call the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.