Police are hunting a robber in a Hallowe'en mask who held up a West Sussex off-licence with a revolver.

The man, who was wearing a white horror mask, ran into Unwins on Henfield High Street with a gun and demanded cash and cigarettes.

The takings were handed over in an Unwins carrier bag.

The man then ran down Bishop Lane, directly opposite the shop, where he disappeared in the dark.

Police are studying CCTV footage of the man, who was also wearing a black woollen hat with a white motif and light coloured rubber gloves.

The incident happened just before 9pm on Sunday.

Anyone with information should call 0845 6070999.