A MAN was threatened, grabbed by the throat and punched in the mouth before being robbed in the street.

The 22-year-old victim from Brighton was walking home in Victoria Road, Portslade, with a friend at about 4.30am last Saturday when a dark-coloured car approached and stopped.

A man got out and attacked him, causing a cut and swollen lip. The suspect stole between £40 and £50 from a wallet before he and another man, who did nothing, drove off towards Trafalgar Road.

The suspect is described as black, 5ft 11in, in his mid to late 20s, of stocky build and clean shaven with a shaven head. His accomplice was white.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, who recalls seeing the car or who has other information is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting 47150091115.

Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers without having to leave their name on 0800 555 111.