BRAVE post office staff refused to hand over money to armed robbers during a raid yesterday.

Three men wearing balaclavas walked into Rufford Drive post ffice, Whitefield, about 5pm demanding cash.

They shouted at staff and began hitting the security screen with a large monkey wrench.

The gang fled in a blue Honda Civic which was later found abandoned. The men were all white, 5ft 6ins and of slim build.

If you have any information, call Whitefield CID on 0161 856 8240.