A MAN with a knife has walked into a Herefordshire convenience store and demanded cash from the till.

The man left empty handed after threatening a cashier at the Premier shop in Bromyard's High Street.

Police were seen in High Street for at least two hours after the incident, where officers appeared to be looking at CCTV images and working on finding fingerprints on the shop's door handle.

Officers then released those CCTV images and say they wanted to speak the man pictured. 

A police spokesperson said: "We are releasing CCTV images following an attempted robbery at a shop in Bromyard.

"At 7.40pm last night (November 23) at Premier on the High Street a man entered and threatened the cashier with a knife demanding money from the till."

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"The offender left immediately, and no money was stolen during the incident," they added.

"We are appealing to anyone who might recognise this man, who we hope can help us with our investigation."

Hereford Times: A police officer in the doorway at the Premier Store in High Street, BromyardA police officer in the doorway at the Premier Store in High Street, Bromyard

It's understood West Mercia Police sent several units to the scene after the attempted armed robbery at 7.40pm on Monday (November 23).

Detective constable Leah Lowe of Hereford criminal investigation department said: "This is believed to be an isolated incident and thankfully, no one was injured.

"The investigation is on-going and we are appealing for any witnesses and anyone who recognises this individual to come forward."

Hereford Times: An unmarked police van was parked opposite the storeAn unmarked police van was parked opposite the store

She added: “If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please call us on 01432 347399, quoting incident number 553i 23Nov."

Alternatively, information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via their website.

The store, which has changed owners a number of times in recent years, opened as a Premier in December 2019.