Police have issued an appeal after a 68-year-old female shop owner was attacked during a robbery in Forest Gate, east London.

The robbery happened at a shop in Reginald Road when a man went behind the counter and assaulted the owner before stealing £50 from the till.

The shop owner sustained minor injuries in the incident just after 5pm on May 26.

Police have released an image of a man they are keen to identify.

He is described as black, approximately 5ft 11ins and of heavy or muscular build.

Anyone with information should call Newham police on 101 quoting reference 5314730/15 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.