Armed raid on Kemp Town bookmakers

A Kemp Town bookmakers was held up at knifepoint yesterday evening.

The raider went into the Ladbrokes betting shop in Arundel Road, Brighton, at about 7.20pm, brandishing a knife and demanding money. After staff handed over cash, he ran off.

Police say they are looking for a white man, 5ft 10in tall, of medium build and with a Liverpool accent. He was dressed in a navy hooded top and white trainers.

Anyone with information should call 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 1632 29/10/09 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.