DETECTIVES hunting raid-ers who robbed a North-East post office have released this sketch, right, of one of the suspects.

They want to trace the man after a raid on the Springwell Post Office, in Wingrove Terrace, Washington, Wearside, on August 8 this year.

Police said a substantial amount of cash was taken during the lunchtime robbery, during which the victim saw no weapons brandished.

The wanted man was described as in his early 20s, 5ft 10in to 6ft tall.

He was of a slim to medium build and had short brown, spiked hair.

He was also clean shaven with a pale complexion, and had a thin drawn face and cheeks and brown eyebrows.

He wore a green jacket with a zipped front. Anyone who has information about the attack is asked to contact Washington CID officers on 0191-454 7555.