A ROBBER threatened to stab a 21-year-old woman shopper in a supermarket car park.

Police say the woman was approached outside a Tesco's store in Cliftonville, near Margate, on Thursday at about 7.40pm by a man asking for a pound for his supermarket trolley.

When she told him she didn’t have one, the man followed her to her car and threatened to stab her. The woman gave him her purse.

The robber and another man then drove off in a car down Devonshire Gardens. The car crashed at the end of the road but the pair got away.

Anyone who witnessed the robbery or road traffic accident, or has any information is asked to contact police (quoting ref 000352) on 01843 231055 Alternatively, call Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Calls are free and you do not have to give your name.