Update: Police investigate armed robbery at Louth convenience store

Between 9am and 9.20am yesterday morning (Sunday), a man entered the store and threatened members of staff with an axe.

The man demanded cash, but was challenged by staff members. He then fled the scene empty-handed.

He got into a red Fiat Punto, which headed in the direction of Upgate. There was another man in the car.

A Lincolnshire Police spokesman said: "We would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the area at around the time of the incident."

You can report any information to the police in one of the following ways:

• Via the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 101 of 31st May.

• By sending an email to [email protected] - remember to put the reference 101 of 31st May in the subject box.

• Through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.