A MAN has been arrested following an armed robbery in Wellington New Road, Taunton.

The man, 32,was arrested on suspicion of robbery and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

The incident took place on Saturday at a Texaco petrol station shortly after 1.10pm.

A man entered the petrol station shop and demanded that the woman behind the till hand over cash. He threatened her with a baseball bat.

The man left the shop with cash and made off on a push bike.

The bicycle is described as a hybrid type with straight handlebars and thin wheels with a dark blue frame.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 and quote crime reference number 5216026829.