POLICE are hunting two men who carried out a knife-point robbery in Swindon early today (Thursday).

A 21-year-old man was targeted as he walked from the town centre, along Wootton Bassett Road, towards Mannington roundabout at 12.10am.

PC Corin Dennison, of Swindon police, said: "As he approached the underpass between Fish Brothers Renault and MFI he was approached by two men. One produced a knife and demanded money and a quantity of cash was stolen before the two offenders made off."

Police have issued descriptions of the robbers, who are both aged in their early 20s.

One is described as being of mixed race, 5ft 10ins with a medium build. He was wearing a dark woolly hat and dark clothes. The other is described as white, 5ft 10ins, with a stocky build. He was wearing a blue baseball cap and a beige jacket.

Anyone who can help police with their inquiries should contact Westlea CID on Swindon 528111. Alternatively ring the Crimestoppers line, in confidence, on (0800) 555111.