ARMED robbers targeted a Wirral supermarket and threatened staff with a gun.

The incident happened at around 9pm yesterday at the Co-Operative store, Mount Road, Rock Ferry.

Two men entered the shop wearing balaclavas and threatened workers before stealing a small amount of cash.

Police say the staff members were uninjured but left distressed by their ordeal.

CCTV from the store is being examined and forensic enquiries are on-going.

Anyone with information can contact the Matrix team on 0151 777 5699 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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