A man has been charged after an attempted robbery at a newsagent’s in Moreton.

Michael Birchall, 34, of no fixed abode, has been charged with the attempted robbery of Laksa M News and Wine and causing actual bodily harm (ABH) to a worker who was taken to hospital after the incident.

He will appear before Wirral Magistrates Court today.

Officers were called to Laska M News and Wine on Hoylake Road at around 6.20pm, on Sunday, after a would-be robber entered the store and demanded cash.

A member of staff suffered a facial injury as he tried to stop the raider, who fled empty-handed.

House-to-house inquiries were carried out along with forensic examinations.

Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police on 0151 777 2263 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111