Lake Macquarie police charge man after attempted armed hold-up at Gateshead service station

Police said the man entered the business just before 5pm and allegedly threatened staff with a knife and demanded cash.

The employee sought safety in a back room and the armed man ran from the scene – no-one was injured.

Lake Macquarie police later arrested the 20-year-old Gateshead man at Windale.

He was charged with robbery armed with an offensive weapon and breach of bail. He will face Newcastle bail court on Sunday.