A man has arrested after two women were assaulted during a robbery in Chelmsford High Street.

The man entered the Gaming Fun store on the High Street, and a bag of coins, worth a three-figure sum, were taken from a safe.

The incident occured shortly after 6pm on October 1.

A 45-year-old man from Chelmsford has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

A 20-year-old woman and a 30-year-old woman were also assaulted.

The suspect remains in police custody pending further enquiries.