By Q Radio News
A 28-year-old man was arrested last night after an armed robbery in Lurgan.
Police were called shortly after 8pm to reports that a man, armed with a hammer, had made off with cash from a service station on Antrim Road.
The suspect remains in police custody.
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No one was physically injured in the attack, however, staff were left shaken and shocked by the incident.
Detective Inspector Celeste Simpson said: "This was a terrifying ordeal for staff who although not physically injured, have been left shaken by this despicable act.
"If you were in the area and witnessed this incident, or captured it on your dash cam, call us on 101, quoting reference number 1789 15/07/21."
Anyone can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-k.org/
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