Man (30) arrested after knifepoint robbery in Burnley

Detectives investigating an incident on Eastern Avenue where a man was robbed at knifepoint have arrested a 30-year-old man.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "Last week we issued a CCTV still of an individual detectives wanted to speak to after a man was robbed at knifepoint in Burnley and a second male was subjected to threats.

"We can now confirm a 30-year-old man from Burnley has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and is in custody.

"Thank you to everybody who shared and supported our appeal."

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