POLICE have put out the description of a man wanted in connection with an attempted robbery outside the Post Office in Penzance Road, Kesgrave.

At 9.50am today, a man appraoched a woman and threatened her as she tried went to pay in the takings from the nearby OneStop.

The man grabbed her arm and threatened to stab her, however a police spokesman said a knife was not seen.

The man ran off without any cash.

He is described as being between 5ft 4in and 5ft 6in. He was wearing dark clothing and a dark scarf covering his face.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101.