Police hunt for armed raiders

THIS large-built man threatened other members of staff

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POLICE have issued CCTV images of robbers who threatened shop workers at knife point.

The raid happened at High Crompton Post Office, Thornham Road, on the evening of August 24.

A black Ford Focus pulled up on the Post Office car park and two men went into the shop. One forced a shop assistant to the floor and threatened him with a large knife, while his accomplice forced the woman behind the counter to hand over cash from the till, threatening her with a machete.

Neither victim was injured.

One of the robbers is described as around 5ft 8in, of medium build and was wearing a black three-quarter-length coat with a white design on the upper left sleeve. HIs face was covered with tights over a balaclava and he carried the machete,

The other man was around 6ft and of large build, wore a red hoodie with white writing on the front and had tights over his head. He carried the knife.

Anyone with information is asked to call Oldham CID on 0161-856 8951 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111.

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