TWO masked raiders armed with a sword stole cash from a Redditch hotel just after midnight on New Year's Eve, writes Becky Procter.

Police were alerted to the robbery at the Campanile Hotel in Far Moor Lane, Winyates Green, shortly before 1am on Tuesday, January 1.

Two men wearing balaclavas armed with a sword entered the hotel and threatened staff to hand over money.

Police said the offenders fled in what was believed to be either a dark-coloured Ford Escort or a blue Honda Civic.

Anyone with information is urged to contact CID at Redditch police on 584888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.