Man arrested in connection with robbery at Darwen Co-op store which saw staff threatened with weapon

A man has been arrested following an armed robbery at a Co-op store in Darwen.
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A man entered the Co-Op store in Blackburn Road before picking up a case of lager and approaching the checkout at around 8.25pm on Monday (June 20).

After placing the case of lager on the till area, the man produced a weapon before threatening a member of staff.

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He then forced his way into the till area before demanding money and taking an “undisclosed amount of cash”.

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Following an investigation, police confirmed on Friday (June 24) a 27-year-old man from Darwen had been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

No other arrests have been reported in relation to the incident.