TWO arrests have been made by Gwent Police in connection with the armed burglary at the One Stop Shop in Usk on Sunday morning.

An appeal was launched to identify a man after an armed burglary in Usk, when a man approached staff outside the store as they were opening up. He was holding a metal bar and a small knife which may have had red blade or handle.

He demanded to be taken to the safe and took a substantial amount of money before making off.

Gwent Police confirmed this morning (14th February) that a 36-year-old male from Blaina and a 42-year-old male from Little Mill have now been arrested in connection with the burglary.

Anyone who has any information about this incident should call Gwent Police on 101 quoting log 141 12/02/17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.