Police are continuing to hunt armed robbers who threatened a bookmakers shop assistant at knifepoint.

The 48-year-old member of staff was confronted by two men in black balaclavas and gloves as he worked alone behind the counter at Coral’s, in Market Street, Thornton , Bradford, at around 10.15am last Sunday.

One of the raiders brandished a knife at the employee and demanded money. The terrified assistant handed over a small amount of cash from the till and the robbers fled.

The suspects were wearing dark clothing and one was clad in a dark brown jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Paul Maxwell, of Airedale and North Bradford CID, via the non-emergency 101 number, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.