Knife-wielding robbers wearing balaclavas entered a village store and demanded a shop assistant open a till, it has been alleged.

Police were called to the Premier shop in Boughton-under-Blean, near Faversham, shortly before 8.45pm yesterday.

It is reported two people entered the off licence in The Street armed with a blade and tried to make a worker open the till.

Upon hearing the incident, it is said two other members of staff came into the shop and managed to chase the two suspects from the premises.

Officers attended the scene, and following a search of the area, a 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of robbery.

He remains in custody as enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01843 222289, quoting 46/39916/20, or the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555111, or by completing an online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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