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Man arrested for robbery

Northumbria Police

14 November 2011


Police have arrested a man after a robbery at a Newcastle shop.
At 9.45am on Sunday, November 13, police received a report that a man had gone into Rye and Dry at Ferguson's Lane in Scotswood armed with a hammer.
He threatened staff and demanded cash and the offender made off with cigarettes. No-one was injured during the incident.
Officers carrying out enquiries into the robbery have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the incident. He has been bailed pending further enquiries. Local businesses in the area have been visited to provide reassurance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 03456 043 043 ext 69191, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.