DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses following an armed bank robbery in Hindley.

Police say three masked men entered the Lloyds TSB bank in Market Street at 5.20pm on Friday.

The men threatened staff and customers with firearms before escaping with a quantity of cash. No one was injured but a number of customers were treated for shock.

A police spokesman said: "Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information regarding it is asked to contact Leigh CID." Contact police on 0161 856 7254.