WITNESSES are being sought after a man attempted to use false documents at a mobile phone shop in St Albans.

Police attended the store in The Maltings at around 5.20pm on Friday, July 27, and chased a suspect before arresting a man a short time later.

Officers said there were a number of buses in the area at the time and are asking for passengers to come forward if they have any information.

The buses were the Metro number 84, Uno/Pink number S1 and the Arriva number 300.

A 66-year-old man from Harrow has been released on police bail while investigations continue.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Herts Police non-emergency 101 number. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.