A 26 year old Launceston man has been charged with armed robbery following an incident at Mowbray Newsagency yesterday.

Police were called to the Mowbray Newsagency in Invermay Road, Mowbray, about 4.30pm yesterday.

Police allege the man, armed with a homemade firearm, entered the newsagency and demanded money from the staff before fleeing on foot.

No staff or customers were injured during the incident.

The man has been charged with one count of Armed Robbery and breach of bail conditions.

The man was detained for court and will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at 11.30am today.