Police are investigating after an attempted robbery from a local shop.

Around 7.30 pm yesterday (Thursday 5 March), a man entered Strang Stores, The Strang, and demanded money from the till.

He was challenged and subsequently left the store. No one was injured in the incident.

A police spokesman said: ’The man has been described as six feet tall and of a slim build. He spoke with a local accent and was wearing a grey/green hoody, dark lower clothing and gloves.

’Shortly after the incident, two members of the public are known to have been in the area and police are keen to speak with them as they may be able to assist with the investigation.’

An adult male wearing a bright red jacket was carrying a child on his shoulders; the child was wearing a head torch. They were with another person in a blue coat and were walking two small dogs, one of which was white.

They may have left Nobles Hospital grounds and walked towards Strang Stores.

Police are also keen to speak to the owner/driver of a white Kia Sportage which was in the area at the time and may be able to assist with the investigation.

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact CID at Police headquarters on 631301; please quote 97/1036/20.