Was gun used in robbery?

A Pembroke man was arrested in connection with a robbery in Hamilton in which a gun may have been brandished.

Police say are investigating a reported robbery that occurred around 5:30pm on Sunday, November 10.

A police spokesperson said: “It appears that a 45-year-old Paget man was accosted by a group of men in the area of Princess Street and Angle Street in Pembroke. During the robbery one of the offenders reportedly had what appeared to be a firearm.

“The assailants apparently took a quantity of cash and jewellery from the Paget man, who sustained minor injuries after being assaulted with motorcycle helmets. However his injuries did not require hospital treatment. The group of men then made good their escape on motorcycles.”

Since then a 31-year-old Pembroke man was subsequently arrested in connection with this incident.

Inquiries are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information regarding this reported robbery is encouraged to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.