A man will face court today over an alleged attempted armed robbery at a Hunter convenience store.
The Tarro shop’s owner told police that a man entered the store wielding a large knife about 4pm yesterday.
The male demanded cash and cigarettes, before the owner challenged him.
He left the store empty handed.
Officers set up a crime scene and started an investigation.
Just before 7pm, a 21-year-old man attended Maitland Police Station, where he was arrested.
He was charged with one count of attempted robbery armed with an offensive weapon.
He was refused bail to appear in Maitland Local Court later today.
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