Two men have been arrested in Vélez-Málaga on suspicion of robbery with violence and illegal detention at a cinema in the shopping centre.
The two men, aged 32 years and 37 years, allegedly locked a cinema employee in his office, handcuffed him and beat him with a pistol during their attempt to make off with the takings.
One of the alleged robbers was arrested shortly after the incident and was found to be in possession of the stolen takings, €22,282, as well as the handcuffs and other items used in the robbery. The second alleged robber was arrested later. Both alleged robbers have been remanded in custody.