A teenager has been arrested after a knifepoint robbery yesterday.

The 16-year-old boy from Walthamstow was held this morning following the incident at around 4.10pm.

Two suspects held three teenage boys at knifepoint in The Broadway, Loughton.

Items including two bags, a hat, a mobile phone and a small amount of cash were stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to call Essex Police on 101.