Woman assaulted during post office shop robbery

The assault happened in a village shop and post office at Newnham-on-Severn

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man assaulted a woman at a post office before taking items.

The incident happened shortly before 18:30 BST on Monday 28 April when two men entered the Shop at the Ship in Newnham-on-Severn, Gloucestershire.

Cash was taken from a till, while another man stole multiple packs of tobacco from behind the counter. They left in a black Volkswagen T-Roc, which was driven by a woman in the direction of Lydney.

A woman in her 50s was arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with the incident but was later released on bail while further enquiries take place.

The man is said to have been wearing dark clothing and a motorcycle helmet. The other man was wearing a face covering with a pattern of a green mouth and teeth on it.

He is described as being white, balding with shaven dark hair to the sides and back of his head and was wearing dark clothing with a striped top on underneath a jumper.

No-one was physically injured but Gloucestershire Police said those who were inside the shop were shocked.

Gloucestershire Police officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw the vehicle driving away or parked elsewhere.

"Officers attended and searched for the offenders, however they were not located," the force said.

"Enquiries have been taking place, such as identifying possible CCTV and forensic examinations at the location, and the investigation continues.

"Officers are now keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened and has not already spoken to police," a spokesperson explained.

"They are also keen to hear from anyone who has dashcam footage of the vehicle or any CCTV which may be relevant."