MASKED thieves, one brandishing machete, raided a Dudley supermarket today.

The armed robbery took place at the Co-Op supermarket on Dibdale Road just after 10am this morning (June 19).

Three masked men raided the store and threatened two staff, before stealing cash boxes and fleeing the scene in a car.

Nobody was injured in the incident and investigations are continuing, police have confirmed.

A police spokesperson said: "Police were called to reports of an armed robbery at a Co-op store in Dibdale Road, Dudley, shortly after 10am today.

"It is believed three masked men, one of whom was carrying a machete, entered the shop and threatened two cash-in-transit staff, before snatching the cash boxes and fleeing in a car.

"Fortunately no one was injured and investigations continue.

"Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quoting crime reference 778 of 19/06."