Police appealed for help today to identify two people and the motorbike they were riding after an incident in Pembroke.

It was understood that a gun may have been used in an attempted robbery last week.

A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said: “An investigation has commenced into an incident which took place in the area of the WER Joel Tennis Stadium on Marsh Folly Road, Pembroke, between 5pm and 5.30pm on Friday, November 4.

“Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may be able to identify the two persons featured in the photograph or, the motorcycle they were travelling on.”

A police source told The Royal Gazette that two men “may have brandished a firearm in what is believed to be an attempt to rob another man”.

Anyone with information about the two suspects or the motorbike was asked to contact the investigating officer, Acting Sergeant Odessa Philip, on 717-2193 or by e-mail at ophilip@bps.bm.

The BPS spokesman added: “You may also call 211 or, the main police number 295 0011.

“Alternatively you may to provide the information to a police officer with whom you are familiar.”