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A gunman wearing a red dress and wig carried out an armed robbery at a Liverpool sex shop.

The robber who was also wearing a grey cap and white gloves struck at the adults only store Nice N Naughty in Colquitt Street,

The man brandished a black handgun, which was used to threaten a member of staff.

Following a brief struggle, the man snatched money from the counter and left the shop during the robbery yesterday, Sunday, August 28.

Now police have issued CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to following the raid which took place at 5.40pm.

Detective Inspector Steve McGrath from Liverpool CID said: "We are keen to speak with the man pictured to assist us in our enquiries.

"The staff at the shop were thankfully unhurt but understandably distressed to be threatened with what had the appearance of a firearm, regardless of whether it was real or fake.

"I would appeal to anyone in the Colquitt Street area around 5.30pm who saw a man dressed as described and acting suspiciously to contact police at once.

"We have spoken with the owners and staff to offer reassurance but I want to assure all businesses that we will do everything possible to identify this offender and bring him to justice, and ensure Liverpool City Centre is a safe place to live, work and visit."

Anyone with information is asked to call Liverpool CID on 0151 777 4094, call 101, or the confidential Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.