Police are appealing for information to an attempted robbery that occurred at approximately 6pm on Tuesday 19th February. A man went into Fields Park News Store on Ridgeway Avenue in Newport carrying a brown handled kitchen knife. He threatened the male shopkeeper and demanded money. The shopkeeper refused to hand over any money and the male made off. The offender ran up Ridgeway Hill in the direction of Allt-yr-yn Avenue. No-one was injured. The male is described as white, approximately 6' tall, of a medium build and he spoke in a local accent. He was wearing a black balaclava, black gloves, a three quarter length black jacket made of a coarse material and dark trousers. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Gwent Police on 01633 838 111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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