A FEMALE hairdresser was rushed to hospital after having a knife held to her throat during an armed robbery in Chester.

The staff member at Clippers on Lower Bridge Street was attacked by a man who escaped with a sum of money today at 1.30pm.

Her injuries are thought to be minor but she has been taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital for treatment.

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man in relation to the incident.

Full story to follow.