POLICE are appealing for information after a man robbed a convenience store in Winsford at knifepoint over the weekend.

Detectives have since released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the frightening incident.

At around 6pm on Saturday, October 22, a man armed with a knife entered ‘Your Local Convenience’ on High Street.

​After entering the store, the man threatened a store worker and demanded cash and alcohol from behind the counter.

​He then and fled on foot in an unknown direction.

​Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and as part of the investigation detectives have now released a CCTV image of a man they are looking to speak to.

​The man in the CCTV image is around 5’ 11” tall.

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He was wearing a black Puma hoodie, with a large white logo across the chest, black trousers, black trainers with white soles and a light brown/orange Burberry scarf covering his face.

​Detective constable Bethany Green, of Northwich CID, said: “This incident has understandably left the store worker extremely shaken up and we are committed to doing all we can to identify the person responsible.

​“As part of our ongoing enquiries, we have released CCTV images of a man we believe may have vital information to help our investigation.

​“If you think you recognise the man in the CCTV images or know who or where he is please call us on 101, quoting IML 1394811 or visit cheshire.police.uk/tell-us.

“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

​“I would also like to hear from anyone who was in High Street at the time of the incident and may have seen the offender fleeing the scene.

​“The same goes for any motorists with any dashcam footage which may aid our investigation.”