TWO armed robbers wearing stocking masks held up a newsagents in Newcastle and escaped with cash and goods.
The men, one armed with a handgun, burst into AM Forster in Hexham Road, Throckley, at 7.30pm, on Thursday.
They threatened staff who police said were left "extremely distressed" by the raid. The gun was not fired during the robbery and no one was hurt.
Both men were described as 5ft 10ins, one wearing a dark Puffa jacket, dark jeans and grey woollen gloves, while the other wore a dark jacket.
Anyone with information should call Newcastle North CID on 0191-214 6555.
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