Police have arrested five men in relation to the alleged armed robbery of a premises in Burwood overnight.

About 11.45pm (Wednesday 13 November 2013), five men entered a premises on George Street and allegedly threatened staff with a firearm.

The group later fled the scene with cash and mobile phones. They were last seen driving away from the location in an older model green hatchback, bearing partial registration AT**6Y.

No one was injured during the incident.

Officers attached to Burwood Local Area Command were alerted and launched an investigation.

A crime scene was established at the location and examined by specialist forensic officers and detectives.

Following further inquiries, police attended Allum Street at Yagoona around 12.10am (Thursday 14 November 2013), where they arrested five men.

The men were taken back to Bankstown Police Station, where they are currently assisting detectives with their inquiries.

Investigations into the matter are continuing.