Police hunt petrol station gunman

POLICE are hunting a gunman who held up a petrol station in Royton on Sunday.

The robber walked into the Esso station on Oldham Road at 12.40pm.

Holding a gun, he demanded money from the till and pulled out a knife.

He is described as being white, 6ft tall and thin. He was wearing a black hooded jacket, woollen balaclava and black trousers.

Anyone with information should call police on 0161-856 8951 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.