Hotel armed robbery at Armidale

Police are searching for three men after they held up a hotel in Armidale overnight.

About 10.30pm (Monday 23 December 2019), three men armed with knives entered the Marsh Street hotel and threatened employees before demanding they hand over money.

The trio left with cash and police were called.

Police attended, and a crime scene was established.

No one was injured during the incident.

Investigations are continuing by police attached to the New England Police District.

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