A BIG reward is being offered as police hunt the gang who carried out last week's armed robbery at Asda, Rawtenstall.

Detective Inspector Ron Griffiths said said: "A substantial reward is being offered and we are still appealing for people at the various scenes to come forward and report anything they may have seen."

The masked gang, armed with a shotgun, handguns and a sledgehammer, stole money from a Cash Co Royal Mail van and from the store office where a shot was fired through the door last Wednesday.

They used several stolen vehicles, including a grey Ford Escort ex-Post Office van recovered in Bury today.

Anyone who has any information can contact Rossendale police on 01706 215242.

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