Police are appealing for assistance following an armed robbery at a Waratah hotel this morning.
Officers were called to the Royal Inn on Station Street around 9:30am, following reports a man entered the premises and threatened patrons with a firearm before fleeing the scene with a sum of cash.
No-one was injured during the incident and police now want to hear from witnesses who may have seen a man in the area acting suspiciously between 9 and 10am.
He is described as being approximately 180cm tall, with a solid build and dressed in dark clothing.
His face was covered by a dark balaclava.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastle Detectives on 4929 0999 or Crime Stoppers.
