DETECTIVES have arrested a man following an armed robbery in north Belfast last night.

Two men, one of whom was armed with a knife, entered the store on Ardoyne Road at around 10.45 pm.

They threatened a male employee before stealing a quantity of cigarettes.

Members of the public then intervened and the pair fled.

One suspect was located by police a short distance away and was arrested on suspicion of armed robbery. The 22 year old remains in custody at present.

A quantity of the stolen cigarettes were also recovered.

Detective Sam McCallum said: “We are appealing for witnesses to this crime to get in touch with police. Please call 101 quoting reference number 1538 18/06/17.”