Gang robs restaurant with sword

Four men armed with a samurai sword and knives, have robbed a fast food restaurant in Leamington Spa.

Police say the armed robbery at the McDonalds drive-through in Queensway, on Friday, may be linked to similar offences elsewhere in Warwickshire.

The incident happened just as the deputy manager arrived at 0500 GMT.

Four men in their 20s forced him into the restaurant, ripped out phone lines and removed the security video before escaping with cash from the safe.

One of the men was carrying a long silver-bladed Samurai-type sword and the others were carrying knives.

Warwickshire detectives are looking at links between this incident and similar offences in Nuneaton and Coventry earlier this year.

Anyone who saw a red Rover car in the Queensway or Heathcote area on Friday is asked to contact West Midlands police.