Attempted robbery at Forest Inn, Bexley

The men, one with a small axe and the other with a firearm, forced their way into the hotel in Forest Road after being denied entry by security staff.

Several patrons were threatened as the men demanded money from bar staff but left empty-handed.

Nobody was injured.

The first man was wearing dark tracksuit pants, a long-sleeved grey top and carrying the small axe; the second man was wearing grey tracksuit pants, dark-hooded jumper and carrying a firearm.

They were last seen running along Kingsland Road South.