Police are hunting a suspect after a man held up a Sainsbury's Local with a pair of pliers.

Thames Valley Police has released CCTV images of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident, which happened at the supermarket in Granville Square, Milton Keynes, on Friday 24 June.

At around 3.15pm, a man entered the shop and started frantically filling up a basket with items.

When he was challenged there was a physical altercation between the man and two others.

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At one point, the man grabbed a sharp object, believed to be a pair of pliers, which he used to threaten people in the shop.

Following the altercation, the man left the scene with the basket of items on a bicycle.

Police believe the man in the images may have vital information about what happened.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Paul Cushing-Cena, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “We would like to appeal to anybody who recognises the man in this image to please get in touch as we believe they may have information in connection with this incident.

“We would also like to appeal to those within the area with CCTV or doorbell camera footage. 

“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43220277369.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.”