Arrests over robbery at shop near Rye
Two people have been arrested in connection with a robbery near Rye.
Police said a 21-year-old man from Broadstairs in Kent has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in Iden near Rye on Wednesday (August 8).
Another man, a 26-year-old man of no fixed address, has also been arrested on suspicion of the robbery.
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Hide AdPolice said at around 5.20pm on Wednesday two men walked into Iden Stores in Iden and threated staff with a handgun and an axe. They left on foot with cash.
Inspector Jon Gillings said: “Any witnesses to the robbery or anyone who saw any suspicious vehicles in the area are asked to contact police online quoting Operation Grangeway.”