A SHOPWORKER was assaulted and had a fizzy drink bottle thrown at them during an attempted robbery.

Police have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following the incident at Best One convenience store on Gartons Lane in Clock Face which left the staff member "shaken".

At around 10.20am on Sunday, May 30, a man entered the shop and waited for other customers to leave.

He then approached the till, threw a bottle of fizzy drink at a staff member and made demands for cash from the till.

The staff member refused and then a struggle ensued. The staff member, also a man, was assaulted and items in the shop were damaged.

The man then left the shop empty-handed.

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Police launched an investigation into the attempted robbery and have today issued an image appeal.

Detective Inspector Jackie Guinness said: “Thankfully the member of staff was not badly injured but was left shaken by their ordeal.

“We would like to speak to the male pictured in the CCTV as we think he could have information which could assist our investigation.

“I would appeal to anyone who recognises the male to come forward and tell us what you know.”

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 21000349072.