A CONVENIENCE store in Birchwood has been raided by a gunman for the second time in a month.

Police are investigating an armed robbery at McColl's on Admirals on Friday, March 22.

Shortly after 10.30pm on the night in question, a man brandishing a firearm entered the newsagents and pointed the weapon at staff.

He demanded that they open the till before filling a black bin bag with its contents and leaving.

The suspect is described as being white, around 5ft8 and of medium build, while he was wearing a dark jacket with the hood up and gloves.

Detective sergeant Darren Reid said: “We’re really keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time or anyone who may have information which could help with our investigation.”

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This is the second such incident within the space of just over a month after a previous raid by a gunman at the Oakwood Centre store at around 8.30pm on Saturday, February 16.

On that occasion, the offender threatened members of staff and a customer, demanding money from the till.

He stashed a quantity of cash in a plastic McColl’s bag and stole a pack of cigarettes during the armed robbery, before fleeing via the back of the building and Whitethroat Walk.

Police described the man as being white, around 5ft 8ins and wearing all dark clothing including a hoodie with the hood up.

The robber also had a cap underneath the hood, and an item of clothing covering the bottom half of his face.

Anyone with information on the latest incident is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number IML 354197, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

For anyone wishing to contact the force with information on the February robbery, the incident number is IML 324243.