A teenager has been arrested and an 'imitation' firearm recovered after a robbery at a convenience store, police have said. Staff were threatened during the raid at the Village Convenience Store on Middleton Road in Heywood, near Rochdale.
Police said a man wearing a black face mask burst inside. He stole cash and cigarettes before running away. Police were called to the scene at about 2.10pm on Friday after reports the man had a firearm, GMP said in a statement on Sunday.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and is in custody, added a spokesman. Greater Manchester Police are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
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