A MAN threatened a sales assistant with a hammer demanding money during a burglary in South View.

Police are investigating the incident where a man entered South View Stores, in Vyne Road, making demands for cash.

The incident took place at 10.25am on Tuesday, 16 January, with the man taking a cash box from the shop.

Police are looking for a man described as white, about 25-years-old, of slim build and wearing a dark-coloured hoody, light grey tracksuit and dark-coloured shoes.

If anyone has any information regarding the incident, they are asked to contact Hampshire Constabulary on 101 quoting 44180019731.