Officers investigating a string of armed robberies at a Morrisons Daily store in Rochdale have arrested a second man.
The incidents stretched between November 13 and December 13 at the store on Albert Royds Street.
During the robberies, a masked man wielding an axe would enter the store, demanding cash and scratch cards from the till.
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Fortunately, no one was injured during any of the incidents.
Today, December 16, police arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of robbery.
He has been held in custody for questioning.
On Tuesday, December 14, a man in his 30s was arrested in relation to the incidents, and he has now been released under investigation.
DC Elizabeth Stacey, of GMP's Rochdale district, said: "These were terrifying incidents, and although no-one was physically injured, staff were left feeling incredibly frightened and shaken.
"I would like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to investigate these incidents thoroughly which has resulted in officers making a second arrest."
Anyone with information or video footage that could assist police with their investigation should contact police on 0161 856 4668 or via the LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk quoting 2722 of 13/11/21.
Alternatively, details can be passed via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
