DETECTIVES have released CCTV images of a man following a robbery in a store in a Kent town.

A man entered and threatened staff with a knife at the Co-op in Borstal Street, Rochester, at around 9.40pm on Monday.

He demanded cash and, after being handed money by a cashier, he left the shop. No one was injured in the incident.

The suspect is described as white in his late teens or early 20s around 5ft 9in and of slight build. He was wearing black trainers with white lines around the side, black trousers, a black hooded jacket, black gloves and a black scarf around his face.

Det Con Les Bingham said: "We are conducting a number of enquiries and are currently viewing CCTV footage of the crime.

"We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information that may help us with our investigation."

Anyone who witnessed the robbery or has any information that may help police is asked to contact officers at Medway police station on 01634 792529 quoting reference DZ/1360/08 or contact Kent CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.