Attempted Robbery at Horsham Bookie

A firearm may have been involved in an attempted robbery in Horsham on Wednesday 14th January.

A man entered William Hill’s Bookmakers in Fitzalan Road at around 9:30pm and pointed a bag which contained what may have been a handgun at the counter assistant. He then demanded money, but the assistant refused and he ran out empty handed.

The man was described as being around 6’ tall, of heavyish build wearing a black hoody and and brown peaked baseball cap.

As there was no one in the shop, police are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen anything at the time.

If you saw anything suspicious, please contact Police via 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call on 101 quoting serial 1448 of 14/1. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111