Man wanted after robbery at Oldham bookies

The man entered the betting shop armed with a large knife

Police in Oldham have released CCTV images of a man they want to talk to in connection with a robbery at a betting shop in the town centre last week.

It was at around 10:20pm on Wednesday (13th March), a man walked into the Paddy Power on Henshaw Street carrying a large knife and threatened a lone member of staff.

The man demanded money and, out of fear for his safety, the member of staff handed over a quantity of cash.

The offender fled the scene a short time later in the direction of Oldham town centre.

Thankfully the staff member - who is in his early 20s - was not physically injured during the incident but he was left terrified and visibly shaken by the ordeal.

Police have released the image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the robbery.

Anyone who has any information about the robbery should call police on 0161 856 9063 quoting incident number 2255 130319.

Details can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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