POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery at Hindley Green Post Office on Atherton Road, Hindley Green, yesterday.
Three offenders armed with a shotgun and two handguns threatened a 31-year-old post office worker and assaulted him. They stole a quantity of cash and escaped in a green 3 series BMW, which is believed to have been previously stolen from the Trafford area.
The offenders are believed to have been wearing dark bomber style jackets, dark trousers and balaclavas.
Any witnesses should call Leigh CID on 0161 856 7352 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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