A GANG of armed robbers have struck at a Farnworth post office.
Three men, carrying a hammer, axe and bat, burst into the post office in Plodder Lane at about 5pm today.
The trio, who were wearing masks, demanded money and smashed a glass partition during the raid.
But they were forced to flee empty-handed in a black Mercedes car.
Nobody was physically hurt, although a police spokesman said staff were left "stressed and traumatised" by the incident. Police were called but the robbers had made their escape by the time they arrived.
A hunt is on for the trio, although no arrests have been made yet.
The spokesman added: "We were called to reports of an armed robbery at 5pm.
"Three men carrying weapons had demanded money, but fled empty-handed.
"We are appealing for any witnesses to come forward."
He said it was too early to know if there are any links to a spate of armed robberies in the town in July, which saw Aldi in Trinity Street, H&T Pawnbrokers in Newport Street and Asda in Daubhill raided.
Anyone with information should call police on 101.
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