We were called to the Hallam Road area of the town on August 15 following reports a man and a woman had gone to the 72-year-old male victim’s home at around 10pm, threatened him and demanded money.

Following a number of enquiries including a public appeal for information we have now arrested a 37-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man from Nelson on suspicion of robbery.

They have since been released on bail pending further enquires.