Detectives investigating a robbery in Basildon are asking for witnesses to contact them.

Officers were called shortly before 11.30pm on Saturday 15 July following reports of a robbery at Cashino Gaming, South Walk, Basildon.

A member of staff reported being threatened by a man armed with a knife who demanded money.

The suspect is described as a tanned male, in his 30s, and approximately 5ft 9ins tall. He has a distinctive tattoo on his right calf which appears to show a black insect at the top of at least four circular marks lower down the calf. He was wearing a red hoodie with white writing on the front, a black face covering, grey shorts, white socks and black adidas trainers.

No one was injured.

Officers continue their enquiries to establish the facts and would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time who may have seen something that can help their investigation.

A statement says: "You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote crime reference 42/126750/23 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."