POLICE have arrested a man following a daylight bank robbery in New Milton on Thursday.

The incident, in which a "significant amount" of cash was stolen according to officers, took place at around 3.20pm at Lloyds Bank in Station Road.

The offender was said to have wrapped his head in bandages to avoid detection.

A spokesman for Hampshire Police said a 56-year-old man from New Milton has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hampshire Police Western Investigation team on 101 quoting crime ref 44150127740, alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.