Bookies' raid CCTV photos issued

CCTV images show the two robbers close-up

Police have released CCTV pictures of an attempted armed robbery at a betting shop in Cardiff.

One of the men involved threatened the cashier with what is believed to be a shotgun at the Ladbrokes betting shop in Llanedeyrn.

The attempted robbery took place at about 2125 GMT on Tuesday in the shop at the Maelfa shopping centre.

South Wales Police said they had made extra patrols in the area and conducted house-to-house inquiries.

Both men left the betting shop after the cashier screamed to a colleague. No-one was injured in the incident, nor was anything stolen.

Police also said the firearm, which can be clearly seen in one of the CCTV images they have released, was not discharged.

One of the robbers is seen holding what appears to be a gun

Det Sgt Rob Cronick of Cardiff CID said: "This was a serious incident and we have a dedicated team of detectives working on the investigation."

The armed suspect was 6ft, of skinny build, wearing a long black woollen coat and a black balaclava, dark trousers and grey gloves.

The second man is described as wearing a grey hooded coat with a hooded top underneath. He also had a grey scarf over his face.

Det Sgt Cronick said both suspects were wearing very distinctive clothing and appealed to anyone with information about the incident to contact South Wales Police urgently.

Witnesses can contact the incident room at Rumney police station on 029 2077 4233 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.