FIVE men have been arrested in connection with an armed raid at the Spar, Melville Street, Burnley, on September 1.

The men, aged 17, 19, 20 and 23 from Stoneyholme, Burnley, and a 20-year-old man from Nelson were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit armed robbery.

The robbery happened mid-afternoon and anyone who has information should ring police on 0845 1253545.