Pair are in police custody this morning - with Cleveland Police saying that there were no firearms involved in raid at McColl's branch
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Two men have been arrested following an armed robbery in Guisborough.
The incident happened at McColl’s in Howlbeck Road at 8.50pm last night.
The pair were armed - but a spokeswoman for Cleveland Police said they were not firearms.
Two men are currently in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of robbery.
Angela Fistikci, 44, a carer, who lives in the flats above the shop, said: “My mum who lives in a bungalow across the road wanted something from the shop - that’s when I saw the police.
“I just can’t believe it’s happened around here - it’s quite a nice and quiet area.”
Robert Nesbitt, 56, a carer who also lives above the newsagents, said: “We don’t get much of anything like that happening.
“I think that’s quite shocking.”
Emily Heath, 24, a member of staff in neighbouring Canny Dog Grooming, said: “We have never had any problems at this premises and we’ve been here for seven years.”
A volunteer at the neighbouring Electric Cigarette Shop said: “There are normally a few kids playing football out the front - but nothing like that.
“I’m very shocked to hear about it.”
A press officer from McColl’s declined to comment.
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