A MEMBER of staff at a fast food restaurant was threatened with a gun by two robbers as he left the premises.

The victim had just locked up at the Broadstairs KFC when the two raiders forced him back inside. They pushed him to the floor and tied him up before stealing cash from the safe.

Detectives say that during the incident one of the men showed the staff member a black handgun tucked into his belt.

After the robbers fled, the victim managed to free himself and call the police. He had received a head injury when he fell to the floor and was treated by paramedics.

The incident happened just after 1am on Monday. One of the raiders was white and the other black. They were both wearing hooded tops.

Det Insp Lee Whitehead said: "There may have been people in the area at the time, perhaps returning from a night shift or after working late, and we are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed two men leaving the area."

Anyone with information is asked to telephone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Calls are free and you do not have to give your name.