Location:

Northland

An investigation has been launched after a worker was assaulted during an aggravated robbery in Otangarei last night.

Police were called to a store on William Jones Drive at about 7.25pm after a report of a group of males entering the store armed with weapons (not firearms) and making demands.

One person was assaulted and received minor injuries.

At this stage it appears cash and cigarettes were taken before the offenders fled on foot, heading in the direction of Taraire Crescent.