Detectives investigating armed robbery at Burton post office

Detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a post office in Stretton, Burton-on-Trent this morning.

Three men armed with a gun, a knife and a crow bar broke into the Main Street post office just before 5.30am this morning and a large quantity of cash was taken.

One offender is describes as wearing a grey tracksuit, the second was wearing a dark tracksuit and the third was wearing a blue jacket.

A man received minor head injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers are currently at the scene and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting incident 87 of 13 September. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimstoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.