Detectives have released a CCTV image of two men they want to trace after an attempted shop robbery in Mirfield.

Two masked men, armed with what appeared to be a handgun, entered a store in The Knowl, Mirfield, confronting a male member of staff.

The suspects are believed to have then fled along Nab Lane onto Fox Royd Lane. It happened on Wednesday, July 26, at about 8.30pm.

Both suspects are described as white and were wearing dark clothing, including black hooded tops. They were of average build and about 5ft 6ins tall.

DC Jane Baragwanath, of Kirklees district CID, said: “This was clearly a distressing experience for the shopkeeper and we are very keen to trace those responsible.

“Our enquiries remain active and we urge anyone with any information about those involved to contact police.”

Anyone with any information should contact Kirklees District CID via 101, quoting crime number 13170343527.