A 55-YEAR-OLD postmaster needed hospital treatment after he was attacked by two robbers.

The man suffered a deep cut to his left ankle after being struck by one of the masked thugs during a raid on Dumers Lane Post Office in Radcliffe on Monday (July 16).

According to police, four men arrived at the post office in a red Vauxhall Cavalier at 11am. Two of them, armed with a machete and a wheel brace, entered the shop and tried to smash the counter security screen.

They then forced their way into the private quarters of the post office and attacked the postmaster. He was later taken to Bury General Hospital for treatment to his injuries.

The thieves grabbed a substantial amount of cash before escaping in a silver or grey Rover 216. The vehicle was later found abandoned in Britton Street, Bury.

Police could only get a description of one of the four men. He is said to be a white male, in his late teens with fair hair and was wearing a maroon fleece top.

Whitefield CID are investigating the robbery. Anyone with information should contact detectives on 856 8248.