AN ARMED robber stormed a bookmakers in Basildon yesterday.
The man burst into Coral, in East Square, just before 7.30pm and threatened a female staff member with a knife.
He forced her to hand over a three-figure sum and then ran off with the cash.
For full story, see tomorrow's Echo.
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