ESSEX Police is appealing for information after a man was threatened while sitting in his car in Harlow.

They were called at around 9.30pm on Tuesday 10 March after the victim reported that he was threatened with a knife while parked in Chippingfield.

The victim, a 19-year-old man from Sawbridgeworth, was sitting in his vehicle chatting to a friend when a car pulled up behind them with its full beam lights on.

A moped rider then went to the driver’s side of the victim’s car before threatening the occupants with a knife.

The suspects left with the victim’s car keys and police believe they were disturbed after security lights from a neighbouring property activated.

Anyone with information is asked to call Harlow CID on 101 quoting 42/38459/20 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.