Police are investigating a report of a man being robbed with a “sharp object” early on Monday morning.

A police spokesman said: “The complainant, a 49-year-old man, states that he was walking along Brunswick Street when he was stopped by a male who engaged him in conversation. However [the suspect] abruptly brandished a sharp object and made demands of money.

“He then stole an iPod and a gift certificate from the complainant and made good his escape.”

The spokesman said the incident took place at around 1am, describing the suspect as a slim, brown-skinned male around 5ft 5in and in his early-to mid-twenties.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact police on 295-0011.