Man robbed by gang of youths on Blacktown train

A MAN has been robbed at knife-point by a gang of youths on a train at Blacktown last night.

Blacktown Railway Station.

A MAN has been robbed at knife-point by a gang of youths on a train at Blacktown last night.

Police are investigating the incident which happened just before midnight when the 24-year-old victim was on a west bound train approaching Blacktown.

Police were told up to eight teens approached the man as he got up to leave the train.

One teen produced a knife and demanded cash and his property, which the man complied.

The teen were last seen running from the train at Blacktown Railway Station.

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a man on a train at Blacktown overnight.

Police from Blacktown Local Area Command were notified of the incident but could not find the youths.

The group of teens is described as being aged in their late teens and were of African, Caucasian, and Pacific Islander / Maori appearance.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Blacktown Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.