A knifepoint robbery which targeted the Co-op in Tattenham Corner on Monday has been described as "very concerning" by ward councillor Nick Harrison.

The attack happened late on Monday evening, January 21.

Two suspects, who Surrey Police said were male and aged between 20-30, reportedly stole cash and cigarettes from the Co-op staff at knifepoint.

The men are then believed to have fled the scene before heading in the direction of Epsom Downs.

Speaking to the Surrey Comet in the wake of the robbery, Cllr Harrison said: "It is very concerning that this incident has occurred in what is normally a very safe area," adding that the attack posed "a danger to staff, shoppers and local residents".

The independent councillor also joined calls from Surrey Police to anyone who may have information about the robbery.

"The police have descriptions of the thieves, but if local people have further details or know where they came from or how they arrived in the area, that would be very helpful," he added.

The Tattenham Corner branch was also the subject of a previous robbery on exactly the same day last year, when two men stole a "considerable amount" of cash after threatening staff members.

A Surrey Police spokesman issued the following statement on Tuesday: "One of the men is described as white and wore a dark green hooded jacket, a navy blue hooded top with white trim and the hood up, a black scarf across his face, dark green tracksuit bottoms, black trainers and black gloves.

"The second man is described as black, aged 20-30 years with a London accent, and was wearing a dark grey jacket with a fur-lined hood, a navy blue hooded top, dark jeans and black trainers with a white sole. He was also carrying a bag."

Surrey Police said that enquiries remain ongoing to identify and locate the suspects.

Anyone with information should contact Surrey Police on 101 (999 in an emergency) or http://surrey.police.uk/TellUsMore, quoting reference PR/45190007445.

You can also give information, anonymously, to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111; or through their anonymous online form: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/