Armed robbers threaten staff with metal tools at McColl's shop

By Ben Butler
Published 12th Feb 2021, 16:18 BST
Updated 12th Feb 2021, 21:06 BST
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Armed robbers wielding metal tools escaped with stock after carrying out a terrifying raid on a shop.

They entered McColl's in Newton Road in Lowton and threatened staff.

Then the thugs took some goods from the store and escaped in a small blue vehicle.

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The terrifying robbery last night (February 11) has sparked a police appeal to help catch the offenders.

McColl's in Newton Road in LowtonMcColl's in Newton Road in Lowton
McColl's in Newton Road in Lowton

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Leigh, Atherton and Hindley district, said: "McColls shop on Newton Road was subject to a robbery last night.

"Thankfully no one was hurt but the offenders were armed with a metal tools and made threats towards the staff. They have taken stock and made off in a small blue vehicle.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

Anyone with information or dash cam footage/CCTV should contact GMP quoting incident number 2889 of 11/02/2021.

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