A THUG stole a man’s shoes during a night-time robbery near a Basingstoke leisure complex.

The 31-year-old victim was walking along a path near the West Ham Leisure Park, between 3am and 4am on Saturday, November 28, when a man approached and threatened him.

The thug, who wore a hooded zip up top and blue jeans, forced him to hand over his shoes, a mobile phone and a wallet with cash and bank cards before leaving the scene.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information can contact PC Chris Pike, at Basingstoke police station, on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.