POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a shop worker was threatened in a knife-point robbery in Weston.

The incident, which took place at a convenience store in Aller Parade, happened at around 9.30pm on Sunday, April 7.

A man armed with a large kitchen knife took cigarettes and cash.

The suspect, who carried a black duffle bag, is described as a man about 5ft 10in tall and slim, white and with ginger stubble.

At the time he was dressed in black and also wore gloves and a dark green balaclava. 

The staff member has been offered support from the police victim and witness care service.

Police have carried out forensic examination of the scene and spoken to residents in house-to-house enquiries. 

If you can help police in their investigation, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224088783.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.