Knife-wielding suspect arrested after Seal Cove store owner injured during holdup

Police have made an arrest over anattempted armed robbery at a convenience store in Conception Bay South Wednesday night that saw the owner treated in hospital for an injury.

Shortly before 10 p.m., policesaidalone manattempted to hold up Seal Cove Grocery.

When Royal Newfoundland Constabularyofficers arrived at the scene,they found the man had been heldby staff outside the store.

Police said the accused, who had his face concealed and had been carrying a knife,demanded cash.

An altercation is believed to have taken place, during whichone of the store owners got involved.

The owner suffered minor cuts from the knife.

The 38-year-old suspect facesa string of charges,including armed robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, disguised with intent, assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon.

The suspect was scheduled to appear in provincial court on Thursday.