A man was robbed as he was walking along a Worcester canal towpath.

The victim was on the towpath near Shrub Hill retail park when a man threatened him and demanded money from him just before 1.50pm on Monday, November 30.

The victim was unharmed but handed over a small amount of cash.

Sergeant Carl Jones, of West Mercia police, said: "After enquiries were made of a witness, a man was arrested nearby at around 2.15pm.

"Could anyone with any additional information about the offence please contact us on 101."

A 42-year-old man has been charged with robbery.