Men-in-black in cash van ambush at shop

ARMED ROBBERS THREATEN SECURITY MEN INSIDE VEHICLE PARKED OUTSIDE NEWSAGENTS

ARMED robbers dressed all in black threatened cash-in-transit workers with a weapon before fleeing with the money.

Two men, who had their faces covered, arrived at a newsagent’s on Princess Road in Moss Side, and threatened two members of staff in a transit van.

While brandishing an unknown weapon, they two stole a large quantity of cash before making off along Princess Road.

Nobody was injured during the incident, which happened close to the junction with Claremont Road.

Officers have not made any arrests.

Police are now appealing for witnesses, or anyone with information about the incident at just before 11.45am on Monday to come forward.

Detective Inspector Stephen Wiggins, of Greater Manchester Police’s City of Manchester Division, said: “We understand the offenders were both wearing black clothing with their faces covered and fled prior to officers arriving at the store.

“We now have a team of detectives working to piece together the circumstances surrounding this crime and we are also working closely with the management of the company.

“If you were around the area at the time and saw men who were acting suspiciously in the area and matching the description then please get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with any information should call 0161 856 4409 quoting incident number 1026 of 30/12/2019.

Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.