Armed robbery at petrol station near Dunnington

A KNIFEMAN has stolen a large amount of cash from a petrol station near York in an armed robbery today. The man went into the Gulf garage on Hull Road near Dunnington at 9.40am today and demanded cash from the female cashier. Police say he made off with a "large quantity" of money, but would not specify the amount. DC John Phillips from North Yorkshire Police said officers were viewing CCTV and appealed for any witnesses to contact them.