AN attempted armed robbery in East Lancashire saw staff threatened by a man demanding money.

Police are appealing for information and footage following an attempted armed robbery at a post office in Oswaldtwistle on Saturday, May 14.

Officers were called to the post office at the One Stop store in Union Road, at 9.28am yesterday.

It was reported a man entered the store and threatened staff with a weapon and demanded money.

He left empty-handed in the direction of Albert Street.

The suspect is described as being of a slim build and wearing all black clothing, black trainers, black gloves and a black balaclava.

No arrests have been made and police say enquiries are very much ongoing.

PC Jess Blakesley, of Lancashire Police's East Division, said: “This is a serious incident which happened in broad daylight.

"Understandably the staff member involved was left extremely shaken but, thankfully, unharmed.

“We know news of this incident will leave the public feeling concerned and we would like to reassure them we have a dedicated team of officers assigned to this investigation.

"Reassurance patrols have been increased in the area as a precaution and they will continue over the coming days.

“Our enquiries are very much ongoing and we are now asking for the public to get in contact if they saw the male in the CCTV still before or after the incident to come forward.

"We are particularly keen to speak to a dog walker who was in the area at the time, who might have seen the suspect without his face covered.

“We would also ask people in the area to review their CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage to see if they have captured anything which may help our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to email 5543@lancshire.police.uk or call 101, quoting log 0429 of May 14. Alternatively, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.