Man charged with robbery at Telford bookmakers
A 46-year-old man has been charged with a robbery that occurred at a Telford bookmakers earlier this month.
The robbery took place at the Corals betting shop on The Parade in Donnington at around 8.30am on Monday 2 July.
The offender, who was dressed with a makeshift mask covering his face, threatened a male member of staff with a small knife, before making off with several hundred pounds in cash.
The member of staff was not physically harmed but left extremely shaken by the incident.
A police spokesman said:
"We can confirm that a 46-year-old has been charged with robbery and will be appearing at Telford Magistrates Court this morning.
"In addition, the man has also been charged with attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon."
