THREE men arrested in connection with a post office robbery have been released without charge.

The men, aged 23, 24 and 25, who were helping police with inquiries, were released yesterday.

Two masked men left a shop assistant terrified after they threatened her with sticks and robbed the post office at Charltons, near Guisborough, east Cleveland, on Monday.

They got away with money and escaped into a waiting red Ford car, which was driven by a man.

The female assistant was left shocked but unhurt.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sergeant Tom Drysdale on (01642) 302626.