A SHOP owner struggled with robbers during a raid on a store in Little Clacton.

Two men entered Harwich Road Stores in Harwich Road shortly after 8pm on Monday.

One went behind the counter and grabbed the shop owner while the second suspect stole alcohol and cigarettes and ran off.

The victim struggled with the first suspect, who then also ran off.

Both men are believed to have got into a small black car parked outside.

Officers carried out a search of the area and enquiries are ongoing to locate the suspects.

The first was described as white, of slim build and about 5ft 5ins tall. He wore a dark jacket with the hood up and a dark hat.

The second man was white, aged about 28 to 30 years old, of slim build and about 5ft 5ins tall. He wore a dark jacket, possibly with a hood and a dark woollen hat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clacton CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.