POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 'person was conned out of £80' in Deeside.

Police said at midday on Connah;s Quay High Street on October 7, a man with an Irish accent was selling kitchen knives.

The man subsequently 'conned a person out of £80', police said.

He is described as six feet in height, having a stocky build and wearing a dark jacket/ trousers.

Did you see him? If so, please contact police on 101.