Brimbank Embona detectives are appealing for witnesses following an attempted armed robbery at a fast food outlet in Deer Park last month.

Investigators have been told that a man armed with a knife walked into the take-away store at a shopping centre on Station Road about 9pm on Sunday 22 March.

The man approached the counter and produced a small knife whilst making demands for money.

The offender was confronted by the manager of the store and fled the scene empty handed.

He has been described as Caucasian, aged in his 20s and was wearing a white and blue hooded jumper.

Detectives have released an image of a man that may assist with their enquiries.