Armed robbers fled the scene of an attempted cash in transit robbery in Hanworth , this afternoon.

Police believe two men were involved, and one had a hammer, in the incident which happened at a building site on Hampton Road West.

The suspects were unsuccessful and made their getaway in a car.

Police were called to reports of an attempted cash in transit robbery at a building site in Hampton Road West, Hanworth, just after 1pm today (13).

A police spokesman said: "The suspects are believed to be two males and one was armed with a hammer.

"They were unsuccessful and fled the scene in a car."

No-one was injured.

The Flying Squad has been informed and will be carrying out an investigation.

Any witnesses or anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11.

No arrests have been made.