Police have made an arrest following a report of a robbery in Downpatrick yesterday evening, Wednesday 24th June.

Shortly before 6.45pm, it was reported that a man armed with a knife entered takeaway premises in the Irish Street area and demanded that a staff member open the till.

He made off with a sum of cash, leaving the staff member very shaken by the incident, but thankfully, not physically harmed.

Police subsequently arrested a man aged in his 40s on suspicion of robbery. He remains in custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.

We would continue to appeal to anyone who might have any information which could assist us to get in touch via 101, and quote reference number 1384 of 24/06/26.

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org