TWO people have been arrested after trying to rob a building society in Burnham-on-Sea.
The attempted robbery took place today (Friday, July 14) at Nationwide Building Society on Burnham's High Street.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "An investigation is under way following an attempted robbery at Nationwide Building Society in High Street, Burnham-on-Sea.
“We were called at just before 1.30pm today (Friday, July 14), after a man went into the branch and threatened the employees.
“Nothing was taken and no-one was injured, but the employees were left shaken.
“Officers attended the scene, including armed officers, and the National Police Air Service helicopter was deployed, to help carry out a thorough search of the area and review all available CCTV.
“Two people – a man and a woman – have been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and are being taken into custody.
“We’re appealing to any eye-witnesses, or anyone with information which could help our investigation, to call us on 101, giving the call handler the reference number 5223168621.”
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