DETECTIVES in West Belfast are appealing for information following an attempted armed robbery that occurred in the Grosvenor Road area on the morning of Monday 17 March.

At approximately 10.45am, it was reported to police that a male, armed with a screwdriver, entered a licenced premises. He made off empty handed and headed in the direction if Divis. No-one was injured in the incident.

The male is described as being between 5’6″ and 5’8″ tall and of medium build. He was wearing a grey tracksuit with blue stripes, a green t-shirt and black woollen cap.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact CID at Woodbourne Police Station on 0845 600 8000.

Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.