TWO arrests have been made over an alleged armed robbery.

Police were called over the incident in Norwich Crescent in Bevendean at 3.30pm on Wednesday.

The victim was not injured, but his wallet was stolen at knifepoint.

Armed officers were called in to search the area. Later two people were arrested at a retail park in Newtown Road, Hove.

Police say a 22-year-old man and 21-year-old woman from Brighton were held on suspicion of robbery and are in custody.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 366 of 30/09.