ARMED thieves attacked a security guard in a bank raid this morning.
The robbery took place at 10.51am at the Royal Bank
of Scotland on Bridge Street, Ramsbottom.
The gang threatened staff with a firearm and the security guard was attacked by the offenders with a monkey wrench type instrument.
A quantity of cash was stolen.
The thieves, wearing balaclava masks escaped in a stolen BMW vehicle which they later abandoned on Bye Road
at Shuttleworth.
The guard is currently receiving hospital treatment, although his condition is not believed to be
serious.
Police are appealing for any witnesses who have
information to contact CID on 0161 856 8150 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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