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Man arrested over knifepoint robbery in Hengoed

News | | Published: 11:57, Monday January 12th, 2015.
Last updated: 12:05, Monday January 12th, 2015

A 37-year-old man has been arrested after a knifepoint robbery in Hengoed.

The robbery took place at Graig Stores, in Hengoed Road at around 1pm on Sunday January 11 when a man entered the shop and threatened a shop assistant with a knife before stealing cash from the till.

He is described as being white, between 20 and 25-years-old and approximately 5ft 4in tall of medium build. He was wearing a scarf and spoke with a local accent.

No one was injured during the robbery.

Gwent Police said they have arrested a 37-year-old local man on suspicion of robbery.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information can call Gwent Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting log 213 11/01/15

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