A PUB member of staff was threatened by a robber as cash was stolen.

The robbery took place at The Red Lion on Robins Lane, Sutton.

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Police say the robbery took place on Thursday afternoon (October 17) during which a woman member of staff was threatened.

A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with the incident.

More than £1,000 was taken during the robbery.

A police spokeswoman said: "We have arrested a 43 year-old man on suspicion of robbery following an incident at the Red Lion Hotel in Robins Lane, Sutton, at 4.10pm yesterday (Thursday) in which a female member of staff was threatened and cash was taken from an upstairs room."