TWO MEN have been arrested following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Sturminster Newton.

At 5.45am on Monday, March 5, officers were called to reports that a man armed with a handgun had entered One Stop on Station Road.

The man threatened a member of staff and stole a quantity of cash before leaving the shop.

No one was physically injured during the incident.

A 26-year-old man from Stalbridge has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and possessing a firearm in a public place and is assisting officers with their enquiries.

A 24-year-old Sturminster Newton man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit robbery and is also assisting officers with their enquiries.

Officers are still appealing for any witnesses in the area of Station Road at the time of the robbery or anyone with information to come forward.

Detectives are also urging anyone with private CCTV or dashcams in their vehicles to check their systems at the relevant times.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55180033287. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.