AN antiques dealer who was bound and gagged by armed robbers is offering a reward for information about them.

The two men stole 10 clocks with a total value of around £8,000 after holding Peter Ridler at knifepoint in his Pershore shop.

Now the 59-year-old is urging other thieves who may have information about the robbery to shop the pair responsible.

Mr Ridler would not be drawn on the amount on offer, but said it was "substantial."

"It's an amount that would make it in the interest of anyone who knows these toe-rags to tell the police," said Mr Ridler.

Mr Ridler said he had recovered from the ordeal at his Hansen Chard Antiques on Friday, May 18.

"I can't let it get me down - there are too many other things in life," he said.

"Besides, I have to keep working. I have a pension fund to top up."

Mr Ridler has since upgraded his shop security system to prevent a repeat of the 10-minute hold up.

He said reputable antique dealers offered the clocks would instantly recognise them as stolen and hoped they would raise the alarm.

Anyone with information about the robbery should call police on 01905 723888 or pass information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.