Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred last night in Oxley.

Shortly before 10pm, a male and a female have entered a service station on Oxley Road armed with a machete.

They have made demands for cash, but the attendant has declined and the pair have left the business and it is believed they were last seen on William Terrace.

No one was physically injured during the incident.

The man is described as being around 191cms tall, with an olive complexion and was last seen wearing a balaclava, a black top and blue track suit pants.

The woman is described as being around 165cms tall, of a slim build and was last seen wearing a black top and black pants.

Investigations are continuing.