ARMED robbers wearing Halloween masks jabbed a bookmaker in the back with a knife before escaping with cash.

Two offenders entered Coral bookmakers on Knutsford Road, Grappenhall, at 8.45pm on Monday, yesterday.

One of the criminals, armed with a knife, threatened the staff with the weapon and tried to assault one of the staff members by jabbing him in the back.

They fled the scene in the direction of Latchford Locks with a three figure cash sum.

The suspects were also wearing black hoodies.

Witnesses should call Warrington CID ON 0845 458 0000.