Detectives fear violent robbers may have struck city shops three times in as many days.

Police are linking a knifepoint robbery at Asda Brighton Marina with armed robberies at off-licences on the previous two nights.

A man entered the Asda store shortly after midnight on Friday and threatened the cashier with a knife. He ran off with about £1,300.

Witnesses saw him get into a white saloon car outside the supermarket.

Detectives say they are growing increasingly concerned as they are linking the Asda incident with similar robberies on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Anyone with information should contact Sussex Police on 0845 6070999.