Police hunt Wick knife-point robbers

It happened just before 7pm at William Hill in Wick Parade, when two men threatened a female member of staff with a small knife, and demanded the money from a gaming machine.

The made off, with about £180, in a black saloon, believed to be a Vauxhall Corsa, which already had two men inside.

Detective Constable Yahya Aslam said: “We would like to hear from anyone who was in the Wick Parade area early yesterday evening and saw anything suspicious, in particular that black car.”

The 23-year-old staff member was shaken, but unhurt,

The man was the knife was described as being between 21 and 25, of mixed race, very skinny, and about 5ft 5in, wearing a black coat with a t-shirt underneath, black jeans, and oversized beanie hat.

The second man was said to be in the same age range, white, of medium build and about 6ft tall, He was wearing a blue beanie hat with a pattern, thick glasses, light blue jeans and a coat.

They had both been in the shop about 30 minutes before the incident.

DC Aslam said: “You can contact us via 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 1431 of 14 February, or ring independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”