Braintree Police have released this e-fit of a man who tried to hold up a woman cashier at the town's McDonalds fast food outlet in Cressing Road on December 27 last year.

The man threatened the woman at about 7.10pm with what was believed to be a wood chisel while demanding cash.

When she refused, he ran off empty-handed.

He is described as white, aged 20, six feet tall, blond, with stubble and spots and wearing a black hat and jacket.

Call police on 01376 551312 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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