A LANDLADY was tied up by three armed robbers who broke into her pub.

The 41-year-old woman was asleep at the Old Boathouse pub in Higher Lane, Astley, on Monday when she was woken by three men at around 3.45am.

One of the gang pointed a handgun at her and demanded cash. She handed over a quantity of cash and the men tied her hands together before leaving.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Leigh CID on 0161 856 7252 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.