A MAN was threatened with a knife during a robbery in the New Forest.

The 27-year-old male victim was threatened with a knife while walking along a footpath leading to Carisbrooke Court, New Milton, just after midday on Friday.

He was forced to hand over £60.

Now officers say they have arrested a 28-year-old man from New Milton on suspicion on robbery.

He has been released from custody without charge, but remains under investigation.

Police are still urging anyone with information to call 101, quoting 44170280676, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.