A ROBBER armed with a knife raided a petrol station in Birchwood.

The BP garage on Oakwood Gate was targeted shortly after 8.30pm on Thursday, May 21.

Police say a man, who is believed to have been armed with a knife, entered the attached Londis store and stole a quantity of cash.

He then fled the scene on foot.

No arrests have yet been made over the armed robbery, and officers are appealing for information from members of the public over the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number IML710463, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.