Police have renewed their appeal for information after a teenage raider threatened post office staff with a black handgun before leaving empty handed.

The youth walked into Dill Hall Lane post office, Church, at 4.30pm on Monday and demanded cash.

He is described as 16 or 17, 5ft 4in, slim, wearing dark clothing and a black balaclava. He had a local accent.

Contact DS Paul Rudd at Accrington CID on 01254 353743.