TWO men have been arrested after a robbery at the HSBC on High Street, Runcorn.

Two men, wearing balaclavas and yellow jackets, forced their way into the bank just before 5pm on Friday where they threatened staff and stole cash in grey plastic boxes.

They escaped with a third man in a stolen black Vauxhall Astra before dumping the car near Halton Brook Estate.

After police inquiries, two men were arrested and are being questioned.

Anyone with any further information is asked to call Halton police station on 01928 713 456.