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Pub robbed at knifepoint with 'substantial amount of cash' stolen

Police have appealed for information after a pub in Gwent was robbed at knifepoint and had a "substantial" amount of money stolen. Gwent Police has issued the appeal after an incident at the Somerset Arms in Victoria Street in Abergavenny last month.

Police said a man went into the pub sometime between 12.30am and 1am on Saturday, May 21, holding a knife and demanding money. He left with a substantial amount of cash, but no-one was hurt according to officers. The man is described as white, of slim build, aged in his forties, and with short brown hair. Police have confirmed the pub was closed at the time of the incident.

The Somerset Arms is a family-run sports bar popular for its coverage of Premier League and Six Nations games. You can get more local news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.

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A Gwent Police statement said: "We’re appealing for information following a robbery in Abergavenny. A man went into the Somerset Arms in Victoria Street, sometime between 12.30am and 1am on Saturday, May 21, and demanded money, whilst holding a knife.

"He left with a substantial amount of cash, no-one was hurt. The offender is described as white, of slim build, in his 40s, with short, brown hair. If you can help call us on 101, quoting 2200169401, or you can DM us. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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