POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man wielding a meat cleaver or axe attempted to rob a post office at the weekend.

The incident happened at Benwell Grove Post Office in West Road, Newcastle, shortly before 10am on Saturday.

A police spokesman said “The suspect demanded cash It’s believed he may have been in possession of a meat cleaver or axe.”

A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a robbery. Nothing was stolen.

Anyone with information should contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 417 300716.