A teenager has been arrested after a knife was produced inside an Arnold supermarket, leaving both himself and a shop worker injured.
Police were called to the B&M store on Front Street in Arnold at around 7.30pm on Friday, June 26, following reports a weapon had been brandished.
It is understood a teenage boy had entered the shop and attempted to steal two bottles of vodka before being challenged by staff and members of the public.
During the confrontation that followed, a knife was produced.
A member of staff suffered an injury to his hand, while the teenager also cut his own wrist.
Officers attended and quickly detained a suspect nearby. Detectives are continuing inquiries.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm, possession of a knife in a public place and shop theft.
Detective Constable Jessie Knott, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: ‘We take any report of a knife being brandished in public very seriously and a suspect was quickly detained following this incident.
‘We have repeatedly warned that carrying a knife significantly increases the risk of harm to yourself and others.
‘Thankfully, the shop worker was not seriously injured, and we hope staff and the public will be reassured by this swift arrest.’
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 757 of June 26, 2026, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
