Police have released CCTV after two men robbed a South Tyneside phone shop and threatened staff with a knife.

The incident happened at Carphone Warehouse, King Street on August 1.

Two men entered the store at around 9.15am and threatened the store staff before making off with two Samsung mobile phones.

No one was injured during the robbery.

Northumbria Police officers now want to talk to these two men in connection with their inquiries.

They were in the area at the time and could assist officers.

The men, or anyone who knows them, are asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 244 010818 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.