Gun pair in terror raid

THIEVES armed with a handgun stole cash from the Junction Inn pub, in Ripponden Road, at around 10.40pm on Tuesday.

Two men forced their way through the door after knocking on the window after the pub had closed.

They then threatened a woman with a handgun before stealing cash from the till.

Both were described as Asian, of slim build and dressed all in black. One was about 5ft 4in tall and in his early 20s, the other 5ft 8in.

Det-Sgt John Coleman, of Oldham CID, said the incident could have ended in tragedy and he appealed for public help.

Anyone with any information on both crimes is asked to call Oldham CID on 0161-856 8955 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111.