A MAN has been arrested following a robbery at a jewellery store.

Police were called to Gold and Diamonds, in Furtherwick Road, just after 5pm yesterday.

Staff members were threatened and jewellery was stolen, before the suspects fled in a black Renault Clio.

Armed police officers attended the incident and carried out a search of the area.

An 18 year-old man, from the island, was arrested in Elderstep Avenue just after 7pm.

He is currently being questioned on suspicion of robbery at Southend police station.

Enquiries are continuing.