A man has been arrested in connection with a series of shop robberies in Rochdale.

Detectives investigating a series of robberies at a Morrisons Daily Store on Albert Royds Street, Rochdale between 13 and 23 November have arrested a man in connection.

The robberies, which occurred on Saturday 13 November, Wednesday 17 November and Tuesday 23 November involved a man, often wearing a mask and wielding an axe entering the store and demanding cash and scratch cards from the tills.

Thankfully no one received any injuries during the robberies.

Today (14 December) a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He currently remains in custody for questioning.

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Anyone with information or video footage that could assist police with their investigation should contact police on 0161 856 4668 or via our LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk quoting 2722 of 13/11/21.

Alternatively, details can be passed via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.