A WOMAN shop worker was ambushed by two men who jumped through a false ceiling and threatened her with combat knives.

The raid happened as the 34-year-old victim was opening up the Cheque Generator store in the Kwik Save mall at Long Causeway, Farnworth, yesterday.

She was knocked to the floor before being forced to open a safe. It is believed the men fled with up to £6,000 in cash, running across a car park towards Bradford Street.

Det Insp Mo Shafiq said: "The woman is very distressed and upset but she was not badly hurt."

Anyone with information should contact Bolton CID on 0161 872 5050 or Crimestoppers on free phone 0800 555111.