ARMED robbers targeted the Little Chef on the A31 at Winterborne Zelston this morning, tying two people up during the raid.

Two men made off from the scene in a stolen blue Honda estate which was later abandoned at the Botany Bay pub along the A31.

No-one was injured in the raid, although it is believed that two staff members were tied up during the robbery.

The scene has been sealed off by police.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to ring Dorset Police on 01202 222 222 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

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