A SHOP assistant was threatened with a knife during a robbery in which the thief escaped with just £10.

Police have issued a witness appeal following the robbery which happened at Singh’s convenience store in Coal Clough Lane, Burnley.

Police said the incident happened around 6.30pm on June 10 when the robber threatened the lone shopkeeper with a large knife before escaping with a £10 note.

He is described as being white, between 5ft 5ins and 5ft 9ins and of a slim build.

He possibly left the shop in the direction of Queensbury Road or carried on up Coal Clough Lane.

PC Mohammed Bhai said: “Do you know who this man is? We’re urging anyone with any information at all to speak to us.

“This has been a cowardly unprovoked attack on a local business. Luckily nobody was harmed, and the offender only made off with a small amount of money, but this must have been a terrifying experience.

“I appreciate the CCTV isn’t that clear, but the man is wearing quite a distinctive blue and grey hoodie which someone may recognise or remember seeing on that day.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 1321 of 10th June.