AN armed robber has struck at a Woodbridge building society.Staff were forced to hand over an unknown amount of cash shortly after 1pm today when a man burst into Ipswich Building Society in New Street brandishing a hand gun.

AN armed robber has struck at a Woodbridge building society.

Staff were forced to hand over an unknown amount of cash shortly after 1pm today when a man burst into Ipswich Building Society in New Street brandishing a hand gun.

No one was hurt in the robbery, although a cashier suffering from shock was treated by paramedics.

A police spokeswoman said the man was aged between 30 and 40, around 6ft, was clean shaven and had a tanned complexion.

He was wearing a yellow rain coat with a black hat.