A THUG who threatened a woman shop assistant with a screwdriver is being hunted by police.

The robber, who is about 5ft 4in tall, escaped with cigarettes from Harrisons newsagents, in Winston Drive, Eston, near Middlesbrough, early yesterday. Anyone with information about the man, who was dressed in blue jeans, dark jumper and white trainers should telephone South Bank CID on (01642) 301938