STAFF were threatened with a knife as two masked men made off with £5,500 from a betting shop.

The men entered Ladbrokes in Langley Shopping Centre, Eastbourne, on Tuesday night.

One of them carrying a knife threatened a member of staff and demanded money from the safe.

They handed over the money and the men fled. 

The first man, carrying the knife, is described as a white man of slim build, about 5 ft 11 in, wearing a grey hoody covering his head, a dark coloured scarf around his face and gloves. He spoke with a fake London accent.

The second suspect is described as a man of slim build, about 6 ft 2 in, wearing a black hoody or jacket and dark coloured trousers.

Both are believed to be in their 20s. 

Anyone with information is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting serial 1558 of February 9.