Darlington Post Office robbery

The incident happened at around 5.45am this morning (February 16) at Blackwell Post Office, Darlington.

A quantity of cash and cigarettes were taken after a member of staff was threatened with what looked like a handgun before the two male robbers made off.

Staff were not injured but left shaken by the incident.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious is urged to contact Durham Constabulary on 101 quoting reference 39 of today’s date or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.