Three staff members at a Co-op store were left shaken after they were threatened and tied up by armed robbers.

The incident happened in Cowfold on Wednesday, March 21.

At around 10pm the store had closed and the door was locked, but at around 10.05pm, one member of staff was confronted by two men.

The other two members of staff, who were cashing up, were threatened with a machete and all three were tied up.

Cash was taken and the two men left.

Detective Inspector Jon Robeson said: "Thankfully none of the staff were hurt, although extremely shaken by what happened.

"They have given us descriptions of the men involved.

"One of the suspects was black, large build, around 6' wearing a balaclava covering his face. He was wearing all black and black gloves and spoke with a southern accent.

"The second suspect was also black but smaller, around 5' 4" with grey sideburns, also wearing all black.

"We are appealing to anyone in Cowfold on Wednesday who might have seen anything suspicious. Please contact us with any information, however small."

Reports can be made online quoting serial 1376 of 21/03.

Reference Number: SXP52150/2018