Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery at a hotel in Mortlake overnight.

Shortly after 10pm (Monday 7 November 2016), three men, all armed with firearms, forced their way into the bottle shop area of the hotel.

The men attempted to force open the cash register without success. They threatened the bar manager and stole a mobile phone from one of the patrons before running from the hotel.

They were seen getting into a black Audi Coupe and heading west on McDonald Street then south onto Hilly Street.

No shots were fired and no one was injured during the robbery.

A crime scene has been established while detectives and specialist officers conduct further inquiries.