Three masked men robbed a shop in Whalley Range.
The robbery at a Co-op on Withington Road took place around 6.45 last night.
Three men who had their faces covered entered the shop carrying a machete and a screwdriver.
One of the masked men stayed by the door keeping watch, while the other two threatened staff and stole cash, cigarettes, scratch cards and alcohol.All three men then left the store and fled towards College Road in a blue car.
Enquiries into the full circumstances around this incident are ongoing.
Detective Sergeant Mark Astbury of GMP’s City of Manchester Division, said: “The fact these three men used weapons to steal money from innocent people is unacceptable.
“Our investigation continues and we are working to establish who these three men are, but we need your help to do this.
“If you have any information about what happened last night, or saw something that could help our enquiries, please get in touch with police.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 3971 quoting incident number 1716 of 25/04/18. Reports can also be made anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
this coop is not in Withington, it is on Withington road in Whalley range