TWO men threatened staff at a bank today in a terrifying armed robbery.
The pair burst into Natwest Bank on King Street in Knutsford shortly before 12.50pm.
A spokesman for Cheshire police said: "Two men entered the bank and threatened staff before leaving the area on a black motorbike with cash. No members of staff are believed to have been injured.
"Police have conducted a thorough search of the area and enquiries are ongoing."
Armed police officers were at the scene as King Street was cordoned off.
One Knutsford man said: "Police were stopping everyone going up King Street, all you could hear were sirens."
Anyone with information should contact Cheshire police on 101 quoting IML 931559.
Information can be passed anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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