Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery at a Tesco store.

The incident happened at the shop in Collington Avenue in Bexhill just before it was about to close.

A man walked into the store, threatened a cashier and demanded he hand over the contents of the till.

The thief then left the shop in the director of Little Common.

He is described as white, 6ft, in his late 30s, was wearing a black leather hooded jacket and had a southern accent.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened shortly before 10.30pm on Sunday, to get in contact.

Jo Weeks from Sussex Police, said: "This type of offence is still quite rare, but was nevertheless a traumatic experience for the staff member involved.

"Thankfully no one was hurt and only a small amount of money was stolen for, as with most stores, it is practice to empty money from the tills at regular intervals.

"It is likely that someone will know who is involved in this and I appeal to them to contact us."

Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other relevant information is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting serial 1565 of 11/06.