Police arrest two following armed robbery in Berwick

Police have charged two teenagers following an alleged armed robbery in Berwick last night, Victoria Police say.

It is alleged two males, armed with a hammer and a knife, attended a milk bar on Bemersyde Drive about 7.45pm and fled the scene with an amount of cash.

Following the incident, a 15-year-old male was arrested on Hedgeley Drive.

Another 15-year-old male was arrested at an address in Berwick a short time later.

The teenagers were both charged with armed robbery and have been bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

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