A man is being questioned after an armed robbery in Brighton this morning.
Police say a man with a gun demanded money from Dyke Road News in Dyke Road and a post office in St James’ Street.
Firearms officers were called to North Street at 10:20 GMT and arrested a suspect.
Officers recovered an imitation firearm, a hammer and a lock knife from the scene.
Witnesses have reported that the scene involved the accused threatening people with what they believed to be a gun, whilst wielding a hammer and a knife.
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