Armed robbers hold up Malvern shop at knifepoint before fleeing with cash and alcohol

Police are appealing for information after a robbery in Malvern.

Around 12.50pm on Thursday 9 September it was reported that two men wearing face coverings entered a business premises on Newtown Road.

They threatened a member of staff with knives and demanded money. Approximately £300 in cash and four bottles of spirits were stolen.

They left the scene on foot over a grassed hill toward Hornyold Road where it is believed they removed their face coverings.

One of the men is described as white, around 5’10 tall and wearing a snood-type face covering, black Umbro jacket, grey North Face tracksuit bottoms and black trainers with white soles. He was holding a white-handled knife with black blade.

The second man is described as white, six-foot tall with a slim build and wearing a blue hooded top turned inside out, dark Adidas three-stripe tracksuit bottoms and a full face covering.

Detective Constable Sophie Heath said: “This incident happened in the middle of the day when many people are likely to have been out and about.

“We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen these men or anyone who was driving in the area and may have captured them on dash cam.

“We are reviewing CCTV footage but would ask anyone in the area with CCTV to please check their footage to see if they may have captured these men.”

Anyone with any information is asked to visit https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/ using reference 322i of 9 September.

If you do not want to speak to police you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ or calling 0800 555111.