Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery at a petrol station in Long Eaton, Derbyshire.

On Monday, February 29 at around 9.45pm three youths entered the Junction Service Station on Wilsthorpe Road.

They were all on pushbikes and approached the petrol station from the direction of the leisure centre.

They threatened a member of staff but left the shop empty handed and rode off in the direction of the leisure centre.

The youths were described as between 15-16 years old and were all wearing hoods over their heads. One of them had a red scarf over his face and one was riding a white push bike.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police constable Robert Nicholls on 101 quoting incident number 703 of February 29 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.