POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a Basingstoke supermarket early this morning.

Two men forced their way into a side door at the Asda supermarket, in Brighton Way, Brighton Hill at 4.45am this morning and gained entry to the main shop floor.

Once inside, the two men stole cash from the store's tills.

The offenders are both described as being 6ft 1ins tall, of stocky build and were wearing identical black tops with a silver zip, navy blue trousers and had balaclavas covering their faces.

Detective Sergeant Andy Heward from Basingstoke CID said: “At the time of the incident the store was closed to the public however there were some staff on duty in the store.

“This was a frightening experience for the staff, but thankfully no-one was injured.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Basingstoke CID on 101, quoting 44150042281, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.