Shop worker assaulted during robbery

A WOMAN was assaulted and threatened with a hammer by a man who entered an e-cigarette shop and demanded money.

The robber entered the eCloud electronic cigarette shop on Fitzwilliam Road, Eastwood, at 9.50am on Friday, 7 February.

The suspect, who was wearing dark clothing and a dark hat, demanded money and then assaulted the woman before being chased from the shop by a passer by.

The woman sustained minor injuries.

South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information.

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 304 of 7 February 2014, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.