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Canterbury

Christchurch Police have arrested a 14-year-old after the aggravated robbery of an Opawa Road convenience store earlier today.

The convenience store was robbed by three offenders about 6.40am on Tuesday 2 December. During the incident, the store owner was stabbed, causing serious injuries to him.

The offenders fled in a vehicle, taking a till and other items with them.

Christchurch District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill says the boy was arrested at an address in Woolston about 3.45pm today. He faces serious charges.