POLICE are appealing for information after an attempted robbery at a betting shop.
Two youths with hoods over their faces entered Ladbrokes, in Denton Park Shopping Centre, Newcastle, at 6.30pm on Wednesday.
They each pulled out knives and asked for money, but then fled, possibly running off towards West Denton Club.
A member of staff suffered a slight cut to his arm during the incident.
The youths wore hooded jackets, one of them blue-grey. One of the youths possibly had fair hair. Both were described as being 16 or 17.
Witnesses are asked to contact 0191-214 6555 ext 62944.
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