A BAT-wielding robber stormed a Redditch post office and threatened terrified staff before making off with cash.

West Mercia Police are hunting a man who raided Greenlands Post Office in Studley Road at 11am today (Wednesday, February 8). 

The robber used a bat to threaten a member of staff and demanded cash from the till. 

A quantity of cash was taken. 

Police are asking the public to get in touch if they saw anyone acting suspiciously at the time. They are also keen to speak to anyone who was at the store or in the area when the incident took place. 

Anyone with information should contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number 195S of February 8. 

Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website crimestoppers-uk.org.

More to follow.