Man armed with blood-filled syringe robs Ballina bank

A man armed with a blood-filled syringe has robbed a bank in the town of Ballina, in the Nothern Rivers region of New South Wales.

Police said the man entered a bank on River Street and demanded money from the teller.

Witnesses reported the offender was wielding a blood-filled syringe.

The teller handed over cash and the man fled the scene. He was last seen on River Street, police said.

No-one was injured in the robbery.

Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.