Four men have been arrested over a terrifying Anzac Day armed robbery at a Maryland hotel.
It's alleged the group armed with a baseball bat, a knife and a tazer entered the Maryland Tavern on Maryland Drive after closing times at about 10.30pm and threatened the manager and two staff members before fleeing with a sum of cash in a black Commodore.
It's alleged the group also took personal items from the staff including a woman's handbag.
Officers noticed the car on Frederick Street, Glendale a short time later and began a pursuit which ended in Rayford Street, Warners Bay.
Four men aged 24, 25, 26 and 30 were arrested with the assistance of the Dog Squad - two were taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment of bite wounds.
All four have been charged with robbery in company whilst armed with an offensive weapon and have been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today.
