TWO men have been arrested following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Cressing.

A 49-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both from Tiptree, were arrested in the early hours of this morning and are currently in custody.

It is on suspicion of armed robbery in connection with an incident at the sub post office and Premier convenience store in Evelyn Wood Road on Tuesday.

Update 12.55pm:

A third arrest has been made in connection with an armed robbery in Cressing.

A 26-year-old man from Tiptree was arrested in Southminster this morning, Friday, February 24, at 11.30am.

He is now in custody.