A ROBBER struck at a Huddersfield fast food restaurant today.

The masked knifeman escaped with cash after threatening staff at Burger King, on King Street in the town centre, at 7.30am.

Police have appealed for anyone who saw him hanging around before the raid or escaping afterwards, to come forward.

The man wore a black mask, a tan coat and carried a black bag. Police were checking the town centre's CCTV system to see whether he had been caught on camera.

Anyone with information should call Huddersfield CID on 01484 436582.