Youth arrested over fish and chip shop hold-up

A 15-year-old has been arrested over an armed robbery attempt in Blenheim.

He is accused of holding up staff at a fish and chip shop in Main Street at six o'clock on Friday evening, using what looked like a pistol.

Staff say the offender, described as having bushy eyebrows and a pimply face, brandished the gun and demanded cash from the till, but left empty-handed.

The arrested youth is due to appear in court tomorrow.

- NEWSTALK ZB