A HUNT has been launched for knife-wielding robber who threatened shop staff in Southampton.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an attempted robbery at a convenience store on Lodge Road.

At At 3.40pm on Saturday, February 20, a man entered the store and approached the till while carrying a knife. He threatened staff and demanded they hand over cash from the till.

No cash was handed over and he left empty handed. No-one was injured.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting 44210064273.