A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a robbery at two shops in Carlisle.
Police were made aware of an incident at around 12.35pm yesterday, Tuesday April 7, inside two shops on English Street, Carlisle.
A man was reported to have been carrying a bladed article. No one was hurt in the incident.
The 17-year-old was arrested shortly after on suspicion of robbery and possession of a bladed article. He is currently detained in custody.
Police said officers had been conducting enquiries at locations across Carlisle city centre and as a result, residents may have noticed a larger than usual police presence.
The force thanked those involved in helping to locate the teen very soon after the incident.
Anyone with information can contact police on 101, referring to log 89 of 7 April.
