Customers at Fairpark liquor store in Grassy Park were caught in the middle of an armed robbery on Saturday evening.

Customers and staff were forced to lie on the floor as the robbers emptied tills.

"Five armed suspects entered the store and robbed it of an undisclosed amount of money. Police detectives are following up on leads in order to arrest the suspects," Rwexana said.

The shop owners declined to comment on the incident.

Source: News24