POLICE have launched an appeal for witnesses after men broke into a petrol station in Potters Bar.

Three men are believed to have forced entry into the kiosk at Tesco petrol station, in Mutton Lane, at around 1.10am on Friday, November 12.

The men, who attempted to steal a number of cigarettes from behind the counter, were disturbed by security officers and drove away in a black vehicle towards Southgate Road.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any informationcan call police on the non-emergency number, 0845 33 00 222.