TWO men threatened staff at a Subway in Poole with a black handgun and a bat.

Police carried out searches, including with the helicopter, after two men were demanding money in Subway in Ringwood Road.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “Dorset Police received a report at around 8.40pm on Sunday, September 26, 2021, that two men threatened a staff member and demanded money from the till at Subway on Ringwood Road in Poole.

“It is reported that one of the men was in possession of a small black handgun and the second man was holding a bat.

“The victim did not give them any money and they were subsequently chased away from the scene. Nobody was injured during the incident.

“Officers attended and carried out searches of the area, assisted by the NPAS helicopter, but the offenders were not located.

“An investigation is underway into the incident. No arrests have been made.”