Masked raiders armed with sawn-off shot guns burst into a Coventry pub early today and stole thousands of pounds.

They forced their way into the Rose and Crown in Walsgrave Road, Stoke at 12.20am.

A member of staff was still working in the pub and was confronted by the two offenders.

They forced him to take them to the bottle store and open the safe.

The man was forced to lie on the ground while the attackers stole several thousands of pounds and escaped.

They were both wearing full face masks, and dark clothing. Both were around 5ft 10ins and were medium build.