Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted bank robbery.

A silver Peugeot 406, registration number P409 WNL, pulled up near the Abbey National in Town Street, Horsforth, at 7.45pm yesterday and two men got out.

The car reversed several times into the window of the building.

The men failed to gain entry and drove off up Kerry Hill. The car was abandoned on Broadgate Lane.

The suspects wore blue hooded tops and black balaclavas.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has information about the car, to contact Weetwood Police Station on (0113) 2413485.