Police charge man over Costcutters robbery in Trench
Police in Telford have charged a man following a robbery that occurred in Trench yesterday morning.
The offence happened at Costcutters on Trench Road at just before 11.30am.
A short time after the incident a 25-year-old man was arrested on Newlands Drive in Trench and he has now been charged.
The man has also been charged with possessing a knife/bladed article in a public place and one count of assault. He will be appearing at Telford Magistrates Court later today.
Detective Inspector Mike Nally said:
“Although a man has now been charged we would still be keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the robbery itself, or who saw the offender entering or leaving the shop.
“We believe a number of people were in the vicinity of the shop when the robbery occurred and therefore we’d like to speak to as many of these potential witnesses as is possible.
“Anyone who believes they may have information about this incident is asked to call police officers in Telford on 101 or 0300 333 3000, quoting incident number 203S 260913.
“Alternatively, please remember that information can also be pass on anonymously by call the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.”
