POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a robbery at the Lloyds TSB Bank in Hardshaw Street, St Helens on Wednesday, November 22.

A man, believed to be holding a firearm, entered the bank just after 3pm and threatened staff before walking out with a quantity of cash.

The robber is described as white, aged about 35 years, about 5ft 9in tall, with a slim build and dark-brown, collar-length hair. It's believed he was wearing a three-quarter length navy blue anorak and was carrying a Farmfoods carrier bag.

Lloyds TSB have stated that there may be a reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.

Anyone able to help police with their inquiries can contact the Incident Management Unit on 0151 777 6969, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.