A MAN has been arrested in connection with a robbery at a shop in Wickford.

It was reported staff at the Co-op in Nevendon Road were threatened and money was stolen at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, 27 April.

Police officers arrested a 37 year-old man from Wickford yesterday evening (Wednesday,l 28 April) on suspicion of robbery.

A statement from Essex Police said: "We are continuing to appeal for anyone who saw what happened or has CCTV or dash cam footage to contact us.

"If you have any information you can submit a report online at hereor use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm.

"Please quote the crime reference number: 42/78455/21. You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."