POLICE have issued CCTV images of a man they want to speak to following a fraud - involving two packs of dishwasher tablets.

A man went into Sainsbury's Local on Binchester Road, South Shields and picked up two packets of the dishwasher tablets.

He then went to a till and claimed to have already bought them and asked for a refund, which he received. 

It happened between 2pm and 2.10pm, on Sunday, February 8.

Northumbria Police have released images of a man they wish to trace who may be able to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information or who recognises him is asked to come forward.

People can call police on 101, extension 69191, quoting log number 723 08/02/15 or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.