Pub staff threatened and money stolen in Market Rasen

Police are appealing for witnesses, after reports pub staff were threatened and had money stolen in Market Rasen last night.

Between 00.15am and 00.20am, in the early hours of this morning (27th December), a white man wearing dark clothing entered the White Swan Pub on Queen Street brandishing a knife.

He threatened a staff member and demanded money from the till, before taking a quantity of cash.

Another man, also in dark clothing, stayed outside as a look-out, then the two of them were seen running away from the pub towards Union Street.

In a statement, Lincolnshire Police added: 'We are also appealing for a man and a woman, who were seen walking along Queen Street, Market Rasen between 00.10 am and 00.20am to get in touch.

'We would like to hear from the man and the woman mentioned above and anyone who witnessed the incident or may have information that can assist in our inquiries.'

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