January 9, 2001 14:32: A YOUNG woman wearing a short skirt and high heeled shoes helped two youths threaten a man with a knife before robbing him of £8.

The 21-year-old woman, with short black hair, went through the pockets of the 31-year-old Sydenham man when she helped rob him on January 7.

She was aided in the robbery by two white teenage boys, one who restrained the man, while the other held the knife to his throat.

The woman was said to be wearing a light-coloured skirt and a cream-coloured jacket, while the teenagers are believed to be about 13 and 15 years old.

Anyone with information about the crime should contact Catford CID on 020 8695 1212.