POLICE are appealing for information to help find a man from Clacton they want to speak to in connection with a robbery.

Daren Starkey, 41, is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build, with light-brown short hair with a side parting, and clean shaven.

He has links to Walton, Jaywick and Bishop’s Stortford.

Essex Police said he is wanted in relation to a knife-point robbery at Jennings Racing betting shop, in Pier Avenue, on Sunday at 6.20pm.

A member of staff was grabbed during the raid and threatened with what is believed to be a knife.

A four-figure sum of money was taken before the raider made off along Pier Avenue and Marine Parade West in the direction of Agate Road.

Anyone who recognises him or has information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact PC Emily Chapman at Clacton police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.