Officers from CID are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at a petrol station in Devizes this morning (December 21).

At approximately 2.30am two men entered the Esso/Morrisons service station in London Road.

One of the men forced an employee behind the counter to where the tills are located, while the other man removed a neck of a broken glass bottle from his pocket and used it to threaten the shop worker.

They forced the shop worker to open the tills and they made off with approximately £230 cash, leaving the scene on foot in the direction of Hopton Industrial Estate.

Det Con Simon Rogers, of Central CID, said: “This was no doubt a frightening experience for the shop worker, who, during the incident, had his arm twisted by one of the suspects as they threatened him to hand over cash.

“This incident happened at approximately 2.30am, despite this time, I believe there may have been a number of people still out and about as last night was a busy night for Christmas parties and celebrations.

“If you were in the area and saw anybody acting suspiciously, or if you recognise the two men pictured please do get in touch as you could significantly help with our enquiries.

If you were driving along London Road, you may have also captured the suspects on a dash cam.

“Please be reassured that our enquiries in relation to this incident are very much ongoing and we continue to conduct extensive CCTV and forensic enquiries today.”

Call 101 and quote crime reference number 54190126139. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.