TWO armed robbers held up a Newcastle newsagents and escaped with cash and goods.
The men, one armed with a handgun, burst into AM Forster, in Hexham Road, Throckley, on Thursday evening.
They threatened staff, who police said were left "extremely distressed" by the raid.
Both men were described as 5ft 10in. One wore a dark Puffa jacket, dark jeans and grey woollen gloves, while the other wore a dark jacket.
Anyone with information is asked to call Newcastle North CID on 0191-214 6555
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