THIEVES armed with knives stole cash and alcohol from a convenience store in Hereford last night.

Two males wearing balaclavas threatened staff after entering Tesco Express on Holme Lacy Road at around 10pm.

Two teenagers, a 15-year-old and 16-year-old, have been arrested by West Mercia Police. A knife has been seized and officers have also retrieved what is believed to be the stolen cash and alcohol.

Detective Sergeant Frank Real said: "Thankfully no one was injured as a result of this incident but it was no doubt a frightening ordeal for the staff in this shop who were left shaken following the incident.

"Enquiries are currently ongoing but I would urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or was in the area at the time and saw something suspicious to please get in touch."

Anyone with any information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number 787s of 29 August 2019.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.