A RAMSBOTTOM man was mugged as he made his way home after a night out with friends.

A man, armed with a craft knife, threatened to the stab the 27-year-old victim who was forced to hand over his phone and a wallet.

The robbery happened around 2.45am on Sunday in Bolton Street, Ramsbottom. The offender, who made off on foot, was described as a white, aged 17, 5ft 10ins, of skinny build and spoke with a Mancunian accent. He wore a dark hat or hood, a dark scarf across his face and black clothing.