Men armed with baseball bats rob club staff and customers: Timperley Tavern, Altrincham
(WA14 - Tuesday, 8 March, 2011)

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Three men armed with baseball bats threatened staff and customers at a members club in Trafford.

Police were called to Timperley Tavern, Park Road, West Timperley just after midnight on Monday 7 March 2011.

The men walked into the tavern and demanded a member of staff to give them money from the till and pool tables.

They then forced the customers, including an 81-year-old man, to lie on the floor and hand over cash.

When some didn't lie down straight away, one of the men smashed a table with a baseball bat and threw glass towards them.

They took the keys to a Black Renault Laguna that belonged to one of the customers and escaped with the money.

The offenders are described as:

Detective Constable Sonia Johnston from Stretford CID said:

"The offenders were extremely aggressive in getting what they wanted which left staff and customers shaken.

"Thankfully, no one was injured.

"I would urge anyone who witnessed anything or saw a Black Renault Laguna being driven away from the Tavern just after midnight to contact us."

Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 7657.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police Force: Greater Manchester

Address:
Timperley Tavern
Park Road
West Timperley
Altrincham
CHESHIRE
WA14

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