AN investigation is underway today after a knifepoint robbery at a luxury Hampshire hotel.

Police were called to The White Horse Silks Hotel in Marketplace, Romsey at around midnight last night amid reports a man had approached staff with a blade.

No one was hurt during the frightening raid at the 40-bedroom, town centre hotel.

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So far police have not revealed whether anything was stolen and no arrests have yet been made.

A spokesman said: "There was an incident at the White Horse last night and we are investigating."

Anyone who witnessed the incident should contact police on 0845 0454545or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.