A knife-wielding robber wearing a balaclava and boiler suit threatened two women in a supermarket raid.

Police have appealed for witnesses to the raid, which happened at 8.25pm on Saturday, at the Co-op in White Court, Great Notley.

The female shop assistants were threatened with a knife after the man arrived at the store wearing a balaclava and a royal blue boiler suit.

A spokesman for Essex Police said the man snatched cash from the till before making off with a bottle of whisky and cigarettes.

Police have appealed for witnesses to call officers on 01376 551312 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.