Man arrested over five armed robberies at same casino in Tenerife

 A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbing the same gambling venue five times in seven days in La Laguna, Tenerife.

The National Police say the robberies took place between 5th and 11th October. The suspect allegedly threatened staff with a knife or a broken bottle and demanded cash from the till.

Police say the man wore hooded sportswear and covered his face before approaching the member of staff on duty.

Officers tracked down the suspect in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. He was brought before the judicial authorities following his arrest, which police disclosed today (Wednesday).

Police have not named the venue or disclosed how much money was taken.