A SHOPKEEPER was threatened with a knife in a robbery in Aldershot.

Police are looking for two men in connection with the robbery, who also stole £1,000 worth of cash, cigarettes and alcohol.

At 6.27pm on Saturday, October 22 two men ran into Taylers News, High Street and jumped over the counter.

They threatened the shopkeeper with an orange handled knife and sprayed him with some sort of liquid which came out of a blue drinks bottle.

They fled through Manor Park to a grey car in Church Road.

The victim, a 61-year-old man, did not suffer any physical injuries other than a burning sensation after being sprayed with the liquid.

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The offenders are described as:

Man one: White, aged 18 – 20, 5ft7ins, of stocky build and wearing a light grey jacket, black tracksuit bottoms, orange gloves and was carrying a blue bag.

Man two: White, aged 20 – 22, 5ft 7ins, of slim build and wearing a grey jumper and white and blue Nike Airmax 97.

Detective Constable Neil Wortley, said: “We are appealing for anyone with any information about this incident to come forward and speak to us.

“Were you in the area at the time of the incident? Did you see the offenders leaving the scene and did you see what sort of vehicle they got in to?

“If you have any information about that could help our investigation, please call us on 101 quoting 44220430225.”