Two more arrests made in Loppington robbery investigation
Two further arrests have been made in connection with a robbery at an address in Loppington, in which an elderly man was injured.
A 21-year-old man attended Whitchurch Police Station yesterday afternoon and was arrested on suspicion of robbery.
He was brought to Shrewsbury for interview and remains in police custody this morning.
A short time earlier that same afternoon, a 22-year-old man attended Wem Police Station and was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
He was also interviewed at Shrewsbury and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
The victim, a 76-year-old man, remains in hospital today in a stable condition and has undergone treatment for a head injury and fractured eye socket.
Police were called to his address following reports of a robbery, which happened between about 11pm and 11.45pm on Tuesday 21 June 2011.
A white Ford Ranger pick-up truck reported stolen in the incident was found in a village near Whitchurch, just across the border into North Wales, late on Friday night.
Detective Inspector Mick Homden, who is leading the investigation, said police were still keen to hear from anyone who might have seen suspicious persons or vehicles in the Loppington area the night of the incident or in the days leading up to it.
“We have had a good response to our appeals for information and have spoken to a number of potential witnesses,” he said.
“If anyone knows about or saw something that night and has not yet spoken to police, please get in touch on 0300 333 3000.”
Matthew Wood, aged 18, Daniel Jones, aged 19 and a 17-year-old youth have all appeared in court charged with robbery in connection with the incident.
