Armed robbery at Middleton betting shop
Date published: 19 January 2008
Three men, one armed with a handgun and another with a machete have stolen a substantial amount of cash following a robbery at a betting shop in Middleton.
The men shouted at customers to "get down" when they entered William Hill on Boarshaw Road, Middleton shortly after 12.50pm on Friday 18 January.
The men stole cash after forcing a member of staff to open the tills and safe before escaping in a silver car along Boarshaw Road.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Middleton CID on 0161 856 1977 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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