POLICE are hunting a robber who knocked a man to the ground and stole his money on Saturday.

The 50-year-old victim was struck from behind and fell to the pavement in Sandown High Street at 10.45pm, never seeing his attacker.

He later discovered that £35 had been taken from him.

Contact Detective Constable Peter Russell at Newport police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.