Shop owner challenges knife-wielding robber

A man will face court today after an alleged armed robbery attempt in the state’s Hunter Region. About 4pm yesterday (Tuesday 3 August 2021), police responded to a report of an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in Anderson Drive, Tarro. Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended, secured a crime scene and commenced an investigation. Police were informed by the 42-year-old male shop owner that a man allegedly entered the store with a large knife demanding cash and cigarettes. The owner challenged the man who fled the store without any property. No injuries were sustained to the shop owner. About 6.50pm a...