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Man demands money from pensioner out walking

A 65-year-old man out walking in Port Talbot was approached by a man of "dirty appearance" who demanded cash, say police.

Tanygroes Place, Port Talbot. Credit: Google Street View

Officers say the incident happened in the Taibach area at around 3pm on Tuesday 26th April.

The 65-year-old was walking on a path near the Wildbrook estate when he was approached by the suspect who demanded cash.

The suspect is described as being male, white, aged mid 20s, 6ft 1in-2in in height, of slim build and dirty appearance.

He was wearing a woollen beany-style hat, faded jeans which were covered in mud, a padded jacket and a black T-shirt.

His appearance is described as "scruffy".

The suspect made off in the general direction of Tanygroes Place.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.