A THUG threatened a terrified woman with a two foot-long machete during a raid at an off-licence.

The raider rifled two tills at Bargain Booze in Bury Road, Tottington, before fleeing at 9.45pm on Tuesday.

Police say the man, dressed in dark clothing and wearing a balaclava, walked into the shop brandishing the machete. He threatened the 34-year-old woman and demanded money before grabbing cash from two tills. The woman was not injured.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact detectives at Whitefield CID on (0161) 856 4647.