STAFF were held at knifepoint by a man who took over £100 from a shop in Andover.

A man entered the Co-op store, in London Road, on Monday, September 2, between 9.40pm and 9.50pm and made demands to staff to open the till whilst holding a knife.

The man took £120 cash from the till and a bottle of Jim Beam.

A police spokesperson said: "The staff members were left understandably shaken.

"The man had his face covered, carried a kitchen knife and spoke with a local accent."

He is described as white, 5 feet 7 inches and wearing a black hooded top.

The spokesperson added: "Did you see anyone in the area around this time behaving suspiciously?

"Please call 101 and quote 44190312913."