Police Appeal After Attempted Robbery At Moulsecoomb Shop

Police are working to identify a man following an attempted robbery at a shop in Moulsecoomb.

At around 7am on 2 April, a man entered the Premier Morris Store in Widdicombe Way and reportedly demanded money while in possession of a weapon.

He left the premises empty-handed and fled downhill along Widdicombe Way.

A woman in her 60s suffered minor injuries during the incident.

The suspect is described as around 5ft 7in tall and was wearing a black balaclava, a light grey jumper, black bottoms and black trainers. He also had on a tan jacket with a red logo on the back right shoulder.

Although much of his face is covered in the images released by police, officers are urging anyone who recognises him, witnessed the incident, or has relevant information or footage to come forward.

Reports can be made online or by calling 101, quoting reference 209 of 02/04.