Staff at a takeaway were threatened by a masked man with a knife in Armagh last night.
Police say the masked man entered the premises and pushed past a member of staff, before attempting to take money from the till.
The man was confronted by two members of staff, and an altercation ensued, during which he lifted a knife and threatened them.
Detectives are appealing for information following the incident which happened just after 10pm at Killylea Road.
Detective Sergeant Stewart said the employees managed detain the suspect in a room in the rear of the premises until police arrived at the scene.
“During the incident, one of the staff members sustained a minor injury to his armpit and rib cage area.
“The suspect was arrested on suspicion of offences including attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, and is in police custody at this time.
“Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or have any information which could assist them with their enquiries, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1894 of 15/08/21,” added the Detective Sergeant.
A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.