POLICE have released pictures of two men who robbed a shop in Bolton at knifepoint.

The duo burst into the Coop in Bury Road, Breightmet, and threatened staff at around 9.50pm on Saturday, December 21.

They demanded cash from the till and cigarettes before fleeing on foot with the stolen items.

No one was injured but the staff were left shaken.

Detectives have now released images of two men they’d like to speak to as part of their enquiries.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5843 quoting 3281 21/12/19.

Alternatively, the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.