Man, 46, arrested for knifepoint robbery in Morecambe

Detectives investigating a robbery at a bookmakers in Morecambe have today Tuesday (October 18) made an arrest in connection with their enquiries.

Around 7.45pm on Sunday (October 16) a man, believed to be carrying a knife, entered Betfred on Glentworth Road.

He threatened a staff member and demanded money, leaving with a quantity of cash.

Following further investigation a 46-year-old man from Morecambe was arrested on suspicion of robbery and is in custody.

Call 101 with any information, quoting log number 1237 of October 16.

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