Police are hunting a man who attempted to rob an Inverness coal yard while armed with a knife.

The incident happened at Fergusson Coal on Longman Road at 8am on Wednesday.

The man left empty-handed and police are now reviewing CCTV footage.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "At around 8am this morning a man is reported to have attended at the coal yard and engaged with a member of staff before presenting a weapon.

"He has then left the scene on foot in an unknown direction. No items were taken and the member of staff wasn't injured.

"Officers are appealing to anyone who saw a man in the Longman Road area between 7.30am and 8.30am this morning."

He was described as 6ft tall, with an average build and stubble. He was wearing a black jacket and a black beanie hat.

Police Scotland has asked anyone with any information to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.