Appeal after armed robbery

Detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store.

We were called at 8.45pm last night (Tuesday 7 June) to Smithpool Road in Fenton following a report that a man had entered a shop with a knife and made threats to a member of staff.

Following a struggle the suspect left the scene.

He is described as slim, wearing black jogging bottoms, a black North Face puffa jacket with a white logo, black gloves and a black face covering.

A 48-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent was taken to hospital with hand and facial injuries.

Officers recovered a knife from the scene and enquiries are on-going.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to get in touch via social media or 101 quoting incident number 769 of 7 June.