Police are investigating a robbery in which a man was stabbed at the Bulls Head Car Park, Hamilton.

The victim was walking to his vehicle when he was approached on the south ramp, near Masters, by a “scruffy” man demanding cash.

A fight broke out when the victim refused to hand over money, before the robber pulled what Police think was a knife.

He made off with $65 and fled on foot towards Dundonald Street, leaving the victim, a 56-year-old Hamilton Parish man, with a minor stab wound. He did not go to hospital.

The suspect is dark-skinned, about five feet, six inches tall and of thin build.

He had a full head of hair, was carrying plastic sunglasses and was wearing a dark jacket.

Police said the man is believed to be in his early to mid 30s. The robbery happened at about 10.30 p.m. on Wednesday. Witnesses should call 295 0011.