Police have launched an investigation after a man was threatened in an attempted robbery in an Ashford park.

It is reported that two men approached a man in his 40s from behind in Victoria Park, off Jemmett Road, at 1am on Saturday.

They then demanded that the victim hand over his valuables.

However, after a struggle, the two attackers ran off empty-handed.

Now, police are appealing for information that might help identify the two suspects.

Both suspects are described as being around 5ft 6in to 5ft 7in tall.

They were of average build, both wearing dark coloured hooded tops with the hoods up and they sprinted off towards Brookfield Road.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area, or who knows who the suspects might be, is asked to call police on 01843 222289 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference ZY/36081/15.