A man has been arrested after staff were threatened with a weapon at a Goudhurst shop.

Kent Police was called shortly before 2.30pm yesterday following reports that a man had demanded cash at Goudhurst Newsagents, in High Street, before leaving empty-handed.

Later that day a man was arrested in Paddock Wood on suspicion of robbery.

The 29-year-old, from Matfield, remains in police custody.

A spokeswoman for the shop said: "The person it happened to has gone to stay with his brother because he is a bit shaken up."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may help the investigation should contact Kent Police on 01622 604 100, quoting crime reference 46/31279/20.

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