Police have released this CCTV image of an attempted robbery at a shop in Basildon.

A man entered Cellar Plus in Whitmore Way, threatened a member of staff with a knife and demanded money from the till.

The staff member held up a chair to keep the man at bay and he left the store empty-handed.

The man was described as white, aged in his mid-20s, of slim build and was wearing a grey hooded top

The incident happened at about 10pm on July 11.

Anyone who can identify the man in the CCTV image should contact the investigating officer, DC Steve Dawkins at Basildon CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.