ARMED raiders escaped with £500 after a raid on a Bury newsagent's shop.

They struck at Dillon's on Sunny Bank Road at 10pm last night. Two of the men brandished a crowbar and wrench.

A staff member was dragged to the floor, threatened and forced to open a safe. The tills were rifled.

Police believe the four thugs made their getaway in a blue or purple Ford Focus.