MASKED robbers attacked staff at a pub in Elton as they were locking up.

Cheshire Police are urging witnesses to come forward following the vicious assault at The Rigger on Ince Lane at around midnight on Sunday (November 25).

Two men were said to have knocked on the front door as staff were closing for the night.

As soon as the door was opened one of the offenders punched a 38-year-old man from Ellesmere Port in the face and pushed his way inside the pub.

The two offenders, who had scarves covering their faces and were wearing hooded tops with the hoods up, then grabbed cash and ran outside.

The 38-year-old victim was left with minor facial injuries.

The man who punched the victim is described as white, approximately 6ft tall with a stocky build. He was wearing a black hoodie with no logo on it, black tracksuit bottoms, white trainers and a black scarf.

The other offender also had a stocky build but was shorter at around 5ft 9ins to 5ft 10ins tall. He was wearing all black clothing.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the offenders entering or exiting the pub or saw anything suspicious in the area to get in touch.

They are also keen to hear from anyone who believes they may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the offenders or know their identities.

Detective Constable Peta Ticer said: “The 38-year-old victim has understandably been left shaken up by the incident and we are determined to catch the men responsible and make them face the consequences of their actions.

“Enquiries are ongoing and I urge anyone who believes they may have seen the offenders in the area or have CCTV or dashcam footage of them to come forward.

“I also want to hear from anyone who thinks they may know who the offenders are.”

Anyone with information that may help detectives with their ongoing investigation should call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 251701, give the details via https://cheshire.police.uk/contact/general-enquiries or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

To submit dashcam footage go online at www.cheshire.police.uk/advice-and-support/roads-and-vehicle-safety/submit-dashcam-footage.