A man from Battersea has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery on a cash in transit lorry in Epsom yesterday morning.
The man in his 40's was arrested in the early hours of this morning at an address in the Nine Elms area of Battersea.
The robbery took place at 10:30am when a cash delivery driver was threatened with what is believed to be a firearm outside the Co-op store in Tattenham Crescent.
The driver suffered facial injuries and was treated by South East Coast Air Ambulance.
After police had sealed off the area a car was found on a nearby street and police believe it is connected to the incident.
Investigating officer Detective Inspector Oana King, said: "This was a frightening ordeal for the victim and those who witnessed it so I would appeal to anyone who has any information which may assist with the investigation to contact us as soon as possible as we need to catch the person responsible.
"We are still in the very early stages of the investigation so it is vital we gather as much information as possible on the offence and the offender and thank the public for their assistance and patience while we do this."
Anyone who has information on this incident is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P13030242 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
