Police are hunting two armed men who held a Littlehampton fish and chip shop on Tuesday evening.

The men forced staff to hand over a cash box from the shop's safe in the raid in Pier Road just after 9pm.

They are both described as being around 6ft, dressed in dark clothing and wearing balaclavas.

One was also wearing a long black coat. Witnesses reported that one of the men had a handgun.

Having taken the money they left through the back of the premises.

Sussex Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the incident or anyone acting suspiciously in the area, possibly in a car, in the time leading up to the raid to contact Arun CID on 0845 6070999 quoting serial 2010 of September 1.