A 25-year-old man from Swindon has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in the town earlier today after handing himself in to Bath police station.
The man walked into the Manvers Street station at around 1pm and is now expected to be transferred to Swindon@s Gablecross police station for questioning.
This morning's incident happened at around 9.40am when a man entered a Ladbrokes bookmakers in Regent Street, Swindon and used a handgun to demand money from the till.
He then left the store and the area on foot and is believed to have taken approximately £400 in notes in a rucksack.
The police helicopter was up searching for the culprit and CCTV images were released of a man Wiltshire Police wanted to speak to.
Officers have also recovered a replica firearm believed to have been used in the robbery.
The weapon was found inside a bag on Bridge Street in the town.
Wiltshire Police have thanked the media for their help in appealing for information and members of the public who have provided important details following their appeal.
