A KNIFEMAN is being hunted after holding up a shop.

Police are appealing for information after he went into McColls on Birchington Avenue in Grangetown, Teesside, and threatened staff before leaving with cash, alcohol and cigarettes.

"The incident happened at around 10.50am yesterday (Friday). Luckily no-one was hurt during the incident," said a Cleveland Police spokeswoman.

"The man was wearing a black balaclava, blue coat, grey tracksuit bottoms tucked into black socks and white trainers."

  • Anyone with information or who knows the person responsible should call Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.