Man arrested after women robbed at knife-point in Lavington park

Zane Carney, 23, was arrested after police found in him a shed at a Kokoda Street, North Albury, property about 9.20am on Tuesday.

A knife was also seized.

Police said two women, aged 20 and 21, were waiting to meet a friend at Jelbart Park in Moore Street, Lavington, between 8pm and 8.20pm on Monday.

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While waiting, Carney allegedly approached the women and demanded cash while threatening the younger woman with a knife.

He allegedly took money before fleeing in a vehicle.

Carney was charged with robbery whilst armed with an offensive weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon without a permit.

He was refused bail in Albury Local Court on Tuesday.

The matter will return to court on August 3.

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