A BLACKBURN man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery at a family-run shop in Chorley.

The 27-year-old was taken into custody on Thursday evening.

His arrest is in connection with an incident on Wednesday, November 10 at D&B Stores on Chorley Old Road, Whittle-le-Woods.

Police said a man demanded money and assaulted a 49-year-old shop assistant with a pistol.

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