TWO men aged 19 and 20 years old, have been arrested after reports of an attempted robbery that took place at the Queensgate centre in Harlow yesterday evening, Wednesday 2nd December.

The two men were arrested as the result of a joint effort by officers from Harlow and their Roads Policing Team, who responded after a woman reported being threatened with a knife and her car keys demanded.

The men were found nearby on Edinburgh Way and arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery.

Officers searched the area and found a knife, which is believed to be connected to the incident.

Enquiries are ongoing.