A man has been arrested after two shoppers were terrified and left shaken after being held at knifepoint.
On Friday, February 17, a robber entered the Co-op shop on Berry Lane in Longridge, and forced shop workers to hand over money and cigarettes.
A 60-year-old man has been arrested and is in police custody awaiting interview.
A spokesperson for the police said: “During the incident, the suspect has held a knife towards and threatened two terrified shop workers.
“Having forced shop workers to open the till the suspect has stolen a quantity of cash and cigarettes from the store before leaving the store.
“Thankfully, due to their commendable actions no staff members were physically harmed during the incident however were understandably shaken.
“Following extensive enquiries local officers have identified and arrested a 60 year old male from Longridge who is now in Police Custody awaiting interview.
“A further update will be provided in due course.”
