AN attempted robbery at a shop in Brynsiencyn has prompted police to appeal for information.

North Wales Police on Anglesey are calling for information after the crime which happened between 11-12noon at the Bodlondeb store, on High Street, on Thursday.

Police were unable to confirm reports that a masked man had threatened the shopkeeper with a knife.

In a Tweet, NWP Anglesey, said: "We are asking for anyone with info who was in the area between 11am and 12 noon to contact us on 101 or http://ow.ly/JpRZ50xXhft quoting ref: Y006936."