Armed robbery in West Reykjavik

 An armed robbery took place last night in the 10-11 shop at Hjarðarhagi,  West Reykjavik. 

According to deputy chief of police at the Reykjavik Metropolitan Police, Jóhann Karl Þórisson, a man entered the shop just before 9 pm and threatened staff with a knife and took money from the till. 

The man was arrested after police went through security camera footage and is in custody.