A HAMMER wielding robber fled after taking cash from the till of a One Stop store.

The raider, who had his face covered, jumped over the counter of the store and took the contents of the till before running off.

The dramatic robbery happened at the One Stop store in Warblington, Havant.

Police have today released a CCTV image of a man they are hunting following the incident at around 9.50pm, on July 14, at the store in Emsworth Road.

The say the robber escaped on a bicycle and headed towards Havant town centre.

A Hampshire Police statement said: "Were you in the area at the time? Did you see anyone dressed like the person in the CCTV image?

"If so, we would like to speak to you as you may have information that could help with our investigation.

"If you have any information, please call 101, quoting 44190246153, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111."