CCTV plea after raid at bookies

DETECTIVES investigating a robbery at a betting shop in Oldham have released CCTV footage.

Two men approached a member of staff who was stood outside the back of the bookmakers in Eldon Precinct, shortly before 3.35pm on Tuesday, July 4.

One of the men remained out the back whilst the second man forced the staff member into the shop where he demanded cash.

Fearing for their safety, a second staff member handed over a quantity of cash before the robber fled.

Officers have now released CCTV footage, which can be viewed on the Oldham Chronicle's Facebook page, in a bid to identify those involved.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4436 or 101 quoting incident number 1365 of 04/07/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.