A BRITISH man suspected of holding up a jewellery shop has been arrested by police.

The unnamed Englishman, 35, is accused of threatening a member of staff and a customer in the Palma shop.

RAID: Cops arrest Brit after jewellery robbery
RAID: Cops arrest Brit after jewellery robbery

He indicated to them he was carrying a gun under his sweatshirt.

The female shop assistant handed over several watches and silver worth €3,500 during the raid on April 29.

The Calvia resident was seized by police, who are now investigating if he is linked to other robberies on the island.

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