Staff at a Starbucks inside Manchester Airport were left shaken after a masked robber armed with a hammer launched a terrifying attack before fleeing with stolen cash.
The assailant, whose identity remains unknown, targeted the coffee shop in a brazen daylight robbery. According to eyewitnesses, the individual threatened employees with the weapon before making off with an undisclosed sum of money.
Police Hunt for Armed Attacker
Greater Manchester Police have launched a manhunt following the violent incident, which occurred at one of the UK's busiest transport hubs. Detectives are reviewing CCTV footage and appealing for witnesses to come forward.
"This was a frightening ordeal for the Starbucks team," a police spokesperson stated. "We're treating this as a priority investigation and urge anyone with information to contact us immediately."
Airport Security Under Scrutiny
The attack has raised questions about security measures at the transport hub, with passengers expressing concern about safety in public areas of the terminal.
Manchester Airport officials confirmed they are working closely with police and have increased visible security patrols following the incident. "The safety of staff and passengers remains our top priority," an airport representative said.
Starbucks UK has offered counselling support to affected employees and confirmed they are assisting police with their enquiries.
