Armed robbery in Rochford

ARMED robbers held up a convenience store this afternoon.

Three men, one armed with a short-barrelled handgun with some camouflage markings on it, threatened staff in Mace Stores in Ashingdon Road, Rochford.

They made off with money and cigarettes at just after 3pm.

There was a brief fight behind the till, when a member of staff received slight cuts to his head.

The man with the gun is described as slim, in his mid-20s with short, dark brown hair. He was dressed in green.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Essex Police on 101, or you can leave information anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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