A SHOP assistant was robbed at knifepoint in Fartown.

The assistant was behind the counter of the shop in Cobcroft Road when the masked robbers struck on Wednesday evening.

The thugs fled with cash from the till after threatening the assistant.

Police, who are appealing for information, said the men struck between 7pm and 7.20pm.

The suspects are described as white, in their 20s, around 5ft 8in and of medium build. One was wearing a black jacket, black bottoms, a black balaclava and black gloves.

The other was wearing dark clothing, a woolly black balaclava and black gloves.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Huddersfield CID on 0845 60 60 606.