A FAST-FOOD delivery driver was allegedly threatened with a knife and had cash stolen in a robbery, said police.

Police said the 48-year-old had just made a delivery when he was approached by three men aged mid-to-late 20s.

One of the males allegedly threatened the driver with a knife before the three took £300 and fled at speed in a blue coloured Ford Escort, said police.

The incident was said to have taken place at around 12.45am today (Sunday) in the Biggar Village area of Walney, Barrow.

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The victim was uninjured but shocked.

Enquiries are at an early stage and anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.