Hammer-wielding woman threatened to damage Bristol shop after grabbing employee

A hammer-wielding woman threatened to damage a Bristol shop after grabbing one of its employees.   

Police say the offender entered the O2 Shop in Broadmead shortly after 3pm on February 20 where she was aggressive and threatened employees before grabbing one.       

After being removed from the building, she later returned with a hammer and threatened to damage doors.  

CCTV images of the woman have now been released by police as part of an investigation into the assault of staff.    

She is described as black, aged in her late 30s or early 40s, with black braided hair and was wearing glasses. 

Anyone who knows her, or has any other information which could help the investigation, is asked to contact the force.