Police are currently at the scene of an attempted armed robbery on a cash-in-transit van where shots were allegedly fired, this morning at Glebe.

About 8.15am, (Monday 4 March, 2013), two guards parked a cash-in-transit van in Bay Street and left the vehicle. They were approached from behind by two men with their faces covered, both armed with firearms. A third male stood near the van

One of the guards was struck to the back of the head, possibly with the butt of a firearm. The other offender has fired a shot into the air.

Both offenders left the scene in a dark coloured station wagon being driven by a fourth male.

No money was stolen and no one was injured as a result of the shot fired.

Police have established a crime scene and are currently speaking to a number of witnesses.

Bay Street has been closed to vehicular traffic between Parramatta Road and Francis Street until further notice.