Bookies staff in machete raid terror

Frightened cashiers at the William Hill betting shop on Ox Close Avenue, Kimberworth Park, were forced to hand over £350 in cash to two armed men who burst in to the premises at 9.20pm on Saturday.

The men, one carrying a machete-style knife and the other a hammer-type weapon, demanded staff open the safe, but fled after being told it was not possible.

Police are now appealing for information following the raid.

The first man, described as an Asian male in his late teens, was approximately 5ft 9in tall with a slim build and wore a balaclava style hat covering part of his face.

He approached the two cashiers with the knife and demanded they fill a carrier bag with money.

The second man, who had the hammer, is described as a white youth in his mid-late teens, was about 5ft 6in tall with a slim build and wore a woolly hat and a bandana covering his face.

Anyone with information is asked to, contact DC Rachel Morton, of Rotherham CID, on 01142 20 20 20. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.