Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a shop in Westcliff.

Officers want to hear from people after a man armed with a knife entered Savers, in Hamlet Court Road, at around 2.35pm on Saturday, February 3.

The suspect threatened workers and customers before leaving with a three-figure sum of cash.

Two customers and a shop worker chased the suspect who managed to escape. Officers are keen to speak to the two customers who bravely gave chase.

Police arrested a 32-year-old woman from Westcliff on suspicion of conspiracy to rob and a 34-year-old man from Westcliff on suspicion of robbery at around at around 10.45am yesterday. They remain in custody for questioning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Southend CID on 101 quoting crime reference 42/16298/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.