A WOMAN cashier was threatened after two masked men raided an off-licence, stealing cash from a till.

The pair struck at 8.20pm on Saturday entering the shop in Oak Street, Leigh, before threatening counter staff with an unidentified weapon. They ran away after stealing money from the cash register.

Both attackers wore balaclavas and were white, aged between 20 and 30 with short dark hair. One wore a skin coloured balaclava and his accomplice wore light brown trousers and a dark blue T shirt.

Anyone with information should contact Leigh CID on 0161 856 7352.