Hunt for Samurai sword attackers

Two people were assaulted by robbers who forced their way into a pub, apparently armed with a samurai sword and baseball bats.

North Wales Police said three men forced their way into the The Coach and Horses in Flint Mountain, Flintshire, as it closed for the night.

A customer and staff member were attacked in the raid and later taken to hospital.

Officers said cash was taken during the robbery at around 0100 BST on Monday.

They said the three men forced their way into the pub as it was closing, threatened an employee and demanded cash.

During the incident both the employee and a customer who was inside the pub were assaulted.

The employee sustained injuries to his arm, upper body and leg.

The customer also sustained arm injuries and both were later taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan by ambulance.

Police are now appealing for witnesses and any information about the three men who left the pub after stealing the money.

They said they believed they were armed with baseball bats and a samurai sword.

Anyone with information should contact officers at Mold CID on 0845 6071001 (Welsh language line) 0845 6071002 (English language line) or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.