Two teenagers armed with a hammer and a kitchen knife demanded cash from the till of a newsagents.

Police are investigating the attempted robbery at Mace newsagents in Sidney Street, Folkestone.

The CCTV images have been released today in a bid to trace witnesses.

The staff member behind the till refused to hand any cash over and the pair ran out of the shop and down Green Lane, which links Joyes Road to Canterbury Road.

The incident happened at 9.30pm on Saturday, January 7.

Anyone with information or who recognises the two people pictured is asked to call police on 01843 222289 quoting ZY/0893/17, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.