TWO masked attackers escaped with a shop till after threatening staff with a knife and iron bar.

The thugs, both wearing scarves to hide their faces, struck at J and B Roberts general store on Springfield Road, Kearsley, at 8.45pm yesterday.

It is believed they escaped in a blue VW Passat car. The till, less any money, was later recovered in the Sefton Road area of Swinton.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bolton Central CID on 0161 872 5050 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.