POLICE are searching for a man who ran into a jewellers in Salisbury and sprayed what is thought to be pepper spray into the air, affecting staff.

The man ran into the shop in New Canal at about 2pm this afternoon, discharging the spray and then running off in the direction of Reeves the Bakers.

Nothing is thought to have been stolen in the incident and no one was injured.

The man is described as in his 30s, slightly tanned, about 5ft 8ins and dressed in blue.

The police and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were both called to the scene.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Wiltshire Police on 0845 4087000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.