Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men following an armed robbery in the CBD this morning.
A 27-year-old Reservoir man has been charged with one count of armed robbery, two counts of attempted armed robbery, one count of possess a drug of dependence and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.
A 19-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with armed robbery, two counts of attempted armed robbery, once count of commit indictable offence whilst on bail and contravene a conduct condition of bail.
The charges follow a reported armed robbery in Flinders Lane, where three men were approached by two men allegedly armed with a knife, about 1.30am.
The alleged offenders ran from the scene and were apprehended by police shortly after.
The pair are expected to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
