POLICE have released a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with a violent robbery in Darwen.

Ian Potter, 22, is wanted following an incident on January 10 at the Premier Store at the junction of Walmsley Street and Anyon Street where a shop worker was attacked.

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Detectives said at around 7.50pm on Sunday, two men entered the store and a male worker was stabbed in the stomach.

He suffering a puncture wound to the abdomen. The injury was not life-threatening and he was treated and discharged from hospital that night.

Both hooded suspects had face coverings and were armed with knives.

Officers said they left the shop having stolen around £80 and ran down Bennett walk towards Fitzgerald Drive.

Potter, from Liverpool, is believed to be living in the Darwen area, police said.

He is described as white, 5ft 8in tall, of slim build with short dark hair.

Det Sgt Steven Acres, of Lancashire Police, said: “We are keen to trace Potter and are asking anyone who has seen him or knows his whereabouts to contact Lancashire Police immediately.

“We are warning people not to approach him.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101.