Police are investigating an attempted burglary in Workington.

The incident occurred at Mossbay Working Men's Club on Salisbury Street at 4.15am on Wednesday.

Offenders climbed over a gate into the back yard of the premises then attempted to force the back door with a bladed object, which activated the alarm so they made off.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.