STAFF at a hotel were threatened with a gun during an armed robbery.

Two men, one armed with a handgun, entered The Saxon Holme Hotel in Stockport shortly after 12.30am yesterday and demanded money.

A night porter, aged 59, was hit over the head during the raid.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to his injury, which isn't thought to be serious.

The men, who are described as black, between 5ft 8ins and 5ft 10ins tall, stole a small amount of cash from a till before escaping.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Stockport CID on 0161 856 5050 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.