Police in the North are appealing for witnesses to an armed raid and attempted arson attack on a Burrito bar in Bangor.

At about 8.55am today two men forced their way into the outlet Rathgael Road. One of them pointed what's believed to be a gun at a member of staff and punched the man in the head.

A third man is reported to have kept guard at the entrance to the premises.

The PSNI says the men attempted to set fire to the premises before making off with a sum of cash.

The staff member suffered swelling to the side of his face as a result of the incident.