Terrifying video shows moment sword-wielding thug jumps over counter in masked robbery of bookmakers

Terrifying moment machete wielding thug robs a bookies. Credit: Lancashire Police

Detectives have released CCTV footage of the moment a machete wielding thug wearing a balaclava jumped over the counter at a bookmakers.

The man approached the counter and demanded money from staff, before hitting a computer screen which with a sword, knocking over the display at Coral Betting shop in Harry Potts Way, Burnley.

He jumped over the counter, brandishing the sword and stealing around £200 from the till.

Watch CCTV of the robbery:

The incident happened round 8.45 on July 21 last year, with the man wearing a balaclava as he entered the shop with a large sword.

The thug leaps on to the counter. Credit: Lancashire police

Police said the thief is white, around 5'10", slime and spoke with a local accent.

Information to DC Greenwood on 01282 472 525 or ring 101 quoting reference LC-20140721-1516.