A YOUTH has been arrested after a cashier was forced to hand over money at a Hereford shop.

It is alleged that the youth used a knife during the robbery at Redhill Stores in Mayberry Avenue at 2pm yesterday.

Police carried out an intensive search of the area following the incident, including a police helicopter and dog handlers.

A male was arrested nearby on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.

The cashier was not injured.

Anyone with information can call DS Tim Powell on 101, quoting incident 77-N-080513.