Derbyshire Police

“A man in his 30s was arrested on Saturday night, 22 August," said a police statement. "However the man was de‑arrested shortly afterwards having agreed to leave the area.”

“Two men threatened to shoot the postmaster at Woodville Post office at about 0915 BST on Saturday”

“Half an hour later a man threatened staff with a knife at Tesco Express in Hilton. Several hundred pounds was stolen.”

“Nobody was hurt in either of the incidents.”

“both the shop's cashier and manager were threatened.”

“Derbyshire Police believe two raids in the county may be connected.”