Police release CCTV footage after robbery in Astley

Two masked robbers at a supermarket in Astley Credit: Greater Manchester Police

Police have released CCTV following an armed robbery at a supermarket in Astley.

At around 9pm on Wednesday 7 December 2016, two men in white masks entered a business on Manchester Road armed with a hammer and a shotgun.

They forced two members of staff to hand over a large quantity of cigarettes and cash, which they stuffed into a duvet cover before fleeing the store and turning left.

The man carrying the hammer is described as being of medium build. He was wearing a maroon hooded top, black jogging bottoms and black trainers.

The man carrying the shotgun is described as wearing a black hooded top, black jogging bottoms and dark blue trainers.

Watch the CCTV footage below:

  • Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 and quote the reference number 2212 of 07/12/16, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.