Man arrested after shop raid

A MAN has been arrested after raiders made off with up to £300 from a shop in Middlesbrough.

Two men walked into Lifestyle Express in Grove Hill at around 7.00 on Friday evening – one was armed.

Locals in the area suggested a gun had been pointed at a worker, although police say this is not the case and no-one was hurt.

A force spokeswoman said: “The two suspects entered the Lifestyle Express Store shortly before 7.00.

“One of the men was reportedly carrying a small firearm, which was not pointed at anyone inside the store.

“Fortunately, no-one was injured during the incident.

“The men made off with between £200 and £300 cash.”

Police remained at the scene yesterday morning.

One worker from the nearby Palladium Fish and Chips said: “I was stood at work and our delivery driver came in and said: ‘I am sure someone just passed me with a gun [wearing a] balaclava’, then about five minutes later this is what happened. in

“Our boss came and emptied our till after that. I have lived here all my life, I am 63 and it is getting worse.”

The man arrested on suspicion of robbery remains in police custody.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Darren Wild from Middlesbrough Operational Crime Team on 101, quoting event number 31061.