[18 DEC 00] CRIMES, FIRES & ACCIDENTS
Armed Robbers Attack Coventry Pub

Staff at a Coventry pub were confronted by robbers armed with a gun and two knives earlier today.

The attackers got in through an open window in the Earlsdon Cottage in Warwick Street, Earlsdon at 1.45am and confronted six members of staff in the lounge area.

They threatened them with a black hand gun and two 12-inch blades and demanded money.

But the alarm then went off and the three attackers, all white men escaped. No-one was hurt and no money was taken.

The man with the  gun is 5ft 8ins, well-built and had a red and grey balaclava, a blue top and black bottoms.

Another attacker is 5ft 10ins, slim build with fair hair and a long-sleeved navy top. He and the third offender were both carrying knives.

Any witnesses should call police on 024 7653 9030.