Armed robbers steal cash in raid at north London bookmakers

Bookmakers: Ladbrokes in Church Hill Road, East Barnet, was targeted by armed robbers
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Laura Proto17 February 2016
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Staff were allegedly threatened with a gun after armed robbers stormed a betting shop in north London this morning.

Police were called to the Ladbrokes branch in Church Hill Road, East Barnet, shortly before 9.45am on Wednesday to reports of an armed robbery.

Three men were said to have entered the premises with two approaching the counter and threatening a member of staff with what police said was a firearm.

The third member of the group stood guard at the door before all three fled the scene with a "quantity" of cash.

No shots were fired during the robbery and no-one was injured.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said no arrests had been made and enquiries were ongoing.

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting CAD 2155/17FEB or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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