A man hunt is underway following an attempted armed robbery in Worcester Park, today, January 29.

The attempted heist took place at the Central Road branch of Halifax at about 4.20pm, Sutton police has said.

According to officers the suspect is described as a white man, aged between 50 and 55. 

He was wearing a beige coat and carried a light blue rucksack.

Those with information are asked to call Sutton police on 101.