Police have launched an appeal after an attempted robbery at a popular pub in Kidderminster. 

The incident happened at around 2.40am on Thursday, December 7 at The Watermill on Park Lane. 

Two unknown suspects accessed the rear of the premises through an outdoor gate, pushing two wheelie bins with them. 

It is believed they were startled and fled the scene. 

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Anyone with information about the incident should contact us online quoting incident number 22/113723/23. 

"If you aren't comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

"It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime."

The police have also issued some top tips to keep properties and homes safe which can be found by visiting www.westmercia.police.uk