Man tries to rob a fish and chip shop in Atherton, Greater Manchester (Picture: SWNS)

Police are looking for a man who tried to rob a fish and chip shop with a banana.

The masked bandit burst through the doors of the takeaway in Atherton, Greater Manchester, on February 11, screaming ‘open that f***ing till now’.

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He tried to fool staff into thinking he had a gun but one of the workers noticed the object inside his bag was quite bendy.

CCTV then showed him fumbling in his pocket trying to pull out another weapon – but he again failed and made a quick exit without getting any cash.


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He was armed with a banana (Picture: SWNS)

Police are now hunting the suspect who was described as 6ft and wearing a black hooded jacket with a blue jumper on top.



His face was also covered with black material.

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He left empty handed after being rumbled (Picture: SWNS)

Detective Sergeant David Johnston said: ‘I am appealing for information about this terrifying incident, which has put these people’s safety in danger, all for petty cash from a till.

‘If anyone recognises the man in the CCTV footage or has any other information that may help us then I urge you to get in touch.’

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 7292 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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