A MAN has been arrested after a suspected shoplifter pulled out a handgun and threatened supermarket staff to make his getaway.

Police were called to the Sainsbury’s Local in South Coast Road, Peacehaven, at 8.40pm on Sunday.

Officers launched a hunt for the man after he fled in the direction of Dorothy Avenue.

No one was hurt.

It is believed the robber – described as white, 6ft, aged 40 to 50, stocky and with a shaved head – stole alcohol.

He was wearing a white top, black jacket, black scarf and blue jeans with green and brown trainers with white soles. He was carrying a white plastic bag.

Sussex Police issued a CCTV image of a man they wanted to speak to.

Last night officers arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of robbery with a firearm.

He is currently in police custody while enquiries continue.