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.
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