An acne scarred, knife-wielding robber took money from a convenience store in a minute attack.

Sussex Police are searching for a man in his late 20s with acne scars on his cheek who was wearing wraparound sunglasses, black gloves and a white hooded top at the time of the robbery at just after 9.45pm on Friday.

The man threatened a staff member at Boeds on the corner of Westbourne Street and Coleridge Street, Hove who handed over money from the till to the offender.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1841 of 11/5.