POLICE are hunting an armed robber who struck at an Ipswich bookmakers today.

POLICE are hunting an armed robber who struck at an Ipswich bookmakers today.

A male walked into the Ladbrokes shop in Ellenbrook Road at around 12.17pm and threatened staff with a weapon.

He then demanded cash before fleeing on foot.

Nobody was hurt in the incident.

A police spokesman said detectives were currently interviewing witnesses and examining CCTV evidence.

An undisclosed sum of money was taken in the raid.