Police are hunting an armed robber who stole more than £5,000 of items from a business in Hansard Mews yesterday.

One of the members of staff went into the business premises - The Palladian Group, W14 -  and opened up as usual, wedging the door open as there is no other means of ventilation.

At about 8.20am a black male, in his 20's, about 6ft 2ins and wearing dark clothing (Dark hooded top with the hood up, dark bottoms, dark binman's style jacket and dark blue bandana with white bits) came to the door holding a black bulky looking handgun.

He pointed it at the victim and shouted out "Give me your laptop". The suspect also took his mobile phone, iPod, watch and laptop and then forced him to go into the toilet whilst he made his escape.

Call PC Peter Oestriech on 8246 0154 with any information.