A VIOLENT robber who attacked a pub barman is still being sought by police.

Last month a man punched a staff member at the Yew Tree in Brudgewater Road, Mosley Common and snatched a small amount of cash after threatening staff with a screwdriver.The man fled from the pub with a small amount of cash after punching a staff member and threatening him with screwdriver.

Now police are appealing for information after other leads drew a blank following the incident with happened around 5pm on Wednesday, February 4.

The attacker was white, in his late 20s or early 30s, 5 ft 9ins tall, with short brown hair shaved at the sides and scruffy on top. He was wearing a distinctive gold ring on the little finger of his right hand.

Anyone who has information should contact Leigh CID on 0161 856 7352, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.