Police are currently investigating a report of an armed robbery in Frizington.
The incident took place at the Post Office on Main Street, where staff were threatened with a firearm.
Police are currently investigating a report of armed robbery in Frizington.
Armed police officers have been deployed to the area and a search is underway for the offender.
He is described as a being 5ft 9/10 tall, of slim build and was wearing black jogging pants and a black sweatshirt. He was also wearing a mask.
Police were called at 6.17am this morning with a report of a member of staff being threatened with a firearm at the Post Office on Main Street.
She was not hurt but obviously left distressed by the incident.
The offender left the scene with an amount of cash.
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