A ROBBER threatened a teenager shop assistant with a knife before grabbing money from the till.

A 65-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl were working in the Spar Store, in Spring Road, St Osyth, at 8.15 pm on Friday night when the robbery took place.

The attacker threatened the teenager with the knife before grabbing money from the till.

The robber is described as in his late teens to early 20s. He was between 5ft 6ins and 5ft 8ins, and of slim build. He was also wearing a beige woollen hat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clacton Police on 01255 221312.