Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a robbery in Ilchester. Shortly before 8:30pm on Sunday (7 January) an offender has entered the Costcutter store in Taranto Hill, Ilchester. The offender assaulted a member of staff and vapes and alcohol were stolen. The member of staff suffered bruising and has been left shaken up by the incident. Police believe that the offender left the shop on foot travelling down Hermes Place and Great Orchard.

Police would like to speak to a person described as white, approximately 5ft 10ins tall and of medium build. They were wearing a black Nicce branded hoodie with its hood up. Also a black balaclava, black jogging bottoms, black socks and black sliders and carrying a yellow Asda bag.

Police have issued a CCTV image. Whilst they acknowledge it is not of the best quality, they hope someone will recognise the clothes in the picture.

Can you identify the pictured person? Did you see anything suspicious in the area in the days leading up to the incident? Do you have any footage which could help? If you can help please call 101 quoting reference 5224005798.