A man has been arrested after two alleged knife raids at newsagents in Aberdeen.

The first incident is said to have happened at A & C Smart on King Street on January 23.

Four days later, a knife is also said to have been used to raid Premier Stores on Union Street.

A 27-year-old old man has now been arrested and is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Inspector Allen Shaw said: "We are grateful to members of the public who have assisted us while enquiries were carried out."