A 32-year-old man has been arrested. Picture: Google Maps
A MAN allegedly attempted a robbery at a shop in Newbridge armed with a knife, police said.
A spokesman for the force said: "We received a report of an attempted robbery at the Spar store, Pantside, Newbridge at around 8.30am on Wednesday 6 May, when a man, armed with a knife, entered the shop."
A 32-year-old man from the Newbridge area has been arrested on suspicion of affray and attempted armed robbery.
He is currently in police custody.
No injuries have been reported.
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Eye witnesses reported a large police presence in the area, with a dog unit and armed response team.
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