POLICE are hunting a teenage boy who threatened to stab a chip shop customer in Latchford.

The attempted robbery took place at the Jin Tao chip shop, on Knutsford Road, at 9.45pm on Thursday, June 8.

A spokesman for Cheshire police said the woman he threatened had been the only customer inside the shop at the time.

She was approached by the boy who asked her for money. When she refused, he threatened to stab her before running off.

The Cheshire police spokesman said: "No weapon was seen during the incident."

The woman described the youth as between 15 and 19 years old, of slim build with shaven brown hair.

He was between 5ft 5ins and 5ft 7in tall and had a spotty complexion.

The woman also said he was wearing a navy blue hooded top.

Anyone who recognises the description or has any information is being urged to contact PC Brian Pritchard at Stockton Heath police station on 0845458800.

Alternatively, you can leave information in confidence on the Crimestoppers hotline which is 0800555111.