Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred in Rochdale South tonight.

Around 6.30pm, a man entered a food store on Belmore Road and produced a knife.

He made demands for cash and when the attendant refused to comply and forced the man out of the shop with a pole.
The man was last seen running towards Stellaris Way.

No one was injured and nothing was taken as a result of the incident.

The man is described as being around 180cms tall, with a slim build and was last seen wearing dark clothing.

Investigations are continuing.

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