Police are searching for a man after an armed robbery in a Hampshire Co-op store.

Around £300 was stolen from the shop, in London Road, Portsmouth, after the man pulled out what was believed to have been a pickaxe.

Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to.

He has been described white, slim, around 6ft 2in, and had a light grey 'scarf' covering his head and lower part of his face.

He was wearing mismatched gloves, black trainers with white soles, a black t-shirt with a distinctive design on the front, and carrying a black rucksack on his back.

Detective Constable Michael Strangeway said: “We would like to speak to anyone who attended this store between 9pm and 9.35pm that night.

“We’d like to know if you saw anyone matching the description of the offender, either inside or outside the store, or whether you saw anyone acting suspiciously.

“In addition, we are also appealing to anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV images. We need to speak to him as he may be able to assist our enquiries.

“If you recognise this person then please contact police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Strangeway on 101, quoting 44170073439, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.