Investigation after two armed robbers strike at Oldham Post Office

Police attended the scene at Werneth Post Office.

An investigation is underway after two blade wielding men, held up a post office in Oldham during a robbery on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. 

Police officers, including those from the Crime Scene Investigation Unit, attended the post office on Oxford Street in Werneth, after being called at 10.30 am. 

A cordon was put in place around the scene for around four hours. 

Police say two men threatened staff with a 'bladed weapon' and left with a 'sum of money'.

No one was hurt in the robbery and no arrests have been made at this stage. 

Police are now appealing for information. 

GMP said in a statement: "We were called to reports of a robbery at the Post Office on Oxford Street, Werneth, Oldham, at about 10:30am today (3 May 2022). Two men entered the premises and, after threatening staff with a bladed weapon, left with a sum of money.

"No-one was injured, no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Anyone who has information can contact police on 0161 856 9097 quoting incident 977 of 3/5/22.

Information can also be reported online or by using the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.

If you can't report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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