Detectives in Portsmouth are appealing for witnesses and information after a robbery at a shop in Copnor on Tuesday, December 21.
At around 7.05pm, a man attempted to rob the store manager at the Mini Market in Copnor Road and threatened him with a knife.
A struggle ensued, during which the manager sustained minor injuries.
A member of the public, who was passing the shop at the time of the incident, intervened and assisted in detaining the suspect.
A 35-year-old man from Southsea was arrested in connection with this incident. He is currently in police custody.
Anyone with any information should contact Detective Constable Jim Wells at Fratton CID on 101, via the website at www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/contact/message_officer.htm or by calling the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Callers outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight should use 0845 045 45 45.
