TWO men have been arrested after police were called to reports of a knifepoint robbery in Brighton.

Officers were spotted looking over the fence of an address in Upper Rock Gardens shortly before 12pm today.

One man was seen sitting on a wall in handcuffs, wearing grey jogging bottoms and a blue coat.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Officers responded at 11.29am on Tuesday to reports of a knifepoint robbery in Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton.

"Two men have been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.

"No injuries have been reported.

"Enquiries are at an early stage and no other information is available at this time."