Robber threatens shop worker with knife

Police are hunting a robber who threatened a shop worker with a knife in Heywood.

Shortly after midday on Thursday 12 August 2010, a man wearing a high-visibility jacket went into Huws Gray Brick Matching on Bridge Street.

He went behind the counter and held a knife against the throat of the 47-year-old assistant and demanded money from her.

As there was no till or cash, the woman handed over her own purse.

The offender is described as being a white man, aged between mid 20s and late 30s, about 5ft 10ins tall and of slim build. He was wearing a short-sleeved fluorescent jacket with a scarf over his face. He had a faded tattoo on his left hand.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0161 856 8632 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.