POLICE wish to speak to a man and a woman in connection with threats made in a shop in Southend.

CCTV footage has been released of the man and woman following the incident, which happened at a womenswear shop in Southchurch Road at about 1.40pm on December 23.

A man and woman entered the shop, spoke to a member of staff and then made threats to cause damage in the store. They left shortly afterwards. No damage was caused.

Anyone who can identify the man and woman should contact the investigating officer, Pc Ann Bush, at Southend on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.