Skip to content

Arrest after 'terrifying' knifepoint robbery

Google Maps Entrance to One Stop with isles of food in the background.Google Maps
A man threatened shop workers with a knife before ordering them to empty the till

Shop staff were robbed at knifepoint during a "terrifying incident" that resulted in £80 being stolen, police have said.

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with the incident, which happened at the One Stop in Sandell Place, Amesbury, Wiltshire, at about 11:40 GMT.

A cordon is currently in place at the store while police investigate.

Det Con Martyn Powell said: "This was a terrifying incident for the staff where they were threatened with a knife. Wiltshire Police is treating this matter as a serious incident."

Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.

Related Internet Links