POLICE are appealing for witnesses after three youths tried to rob a newsagents using a hammer and baseball bat.
The incident happened at the United News shop, Kingsway Avenue, Teesville, on Friday, at 8.40pm.
The youths threatened staff in the unsuccessful attempt and escaped in what was believed to be a blue Ford Fiesta.
Police do not have any descriptions, or the registration of the car, and are appealing for anybody who may have been in the area at the time, or anyone with any information about the youths, to come forward.
Although nothing was stolen in the incident, and the staff were not hurt, they have been traumatised by the attack.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Redcar CID on (01642) 302636
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