A 17-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested following an armed robbery at a shop in Leiston High Street.

A 17-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested following an armed robbery at a shop in Leiston High Street.

A male entered KP Newsagents in Leiston High Street at around 5.40pm yesterday, brandishing a knife. Money was stolen from the till, and police made an arrest a short time later.

The 17-year-old currently in custody in Lowestoft Police Station when he is being interviewed by officers.

Anyone with information is asked to call DC 1171 Bond at Leiston CID on 01473 613500.