Man arrested after armed robbery in Nottingham
Police say a cashier suffered a stab wound to her hand
Police arrested a suspect within minutes after reports of an armed robbery at a city centre casino.
It was reported a man, believed to be armed with a knife, jumped over the counter at the Grosvenor Casino in Maid Marian Way and demanded a cashier to fill a bag with money.
He ran off but officers chased after the suspect and detained him nearby.
The robbery happened around 9.37am today (Wednesday 8th March 2023).
A cashier suffered a minor stab wound to her hand during the incident.
A 26-year-old man is currently being questioned on suspicion of robbery.
Temporary Inspector Iain Blackstock, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: ““Robbery is an extremely serious offence and I am pleased officers were quickly able to arrest a suspect who remains in custody.
“In order to assist us with our ongoing enquiries into this incident I would urge anyone with information, including those who may have CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage, to contact us as soon as possible as it may aid us in our investigation.”
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