POLICE have arrested a man after a knife-point robbery in the New Forest.

A 27-year-old man was threatened with a knife while walking along a footpath leading to Carisbrooke Court, on the North Milton estate, 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.