A MAN has been arrested for allegedly shoplifting a Renfrew store while armed with a knife. 

The 50-year-old is said to have targeted Poundland, at intu Braehead, at around 5.30pm on Friday. 

It is alleged he had nabbed a number of items, only to be stopped by security, who quickly became aware he had a blade on him. 

The man was arrested and is due to appear in Paisley Sheriff Court at a later date. 

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