Arrest made after Blackpool armed robbery

Wednesday, 19 October 2022 17:36

A man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Blackpool earlier today.

Police were called around 9.45am to a report of a robbery at Cash Converters in Church Street.

It was reported two masked men carrying weapons had entered the shop and threatened staff before making off from the scene with a quantity of jewellery items.

No injuries were reported.

A man was later arrested by police in connection with their enquiries.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and urging anyone with information to come forward.

Temp Det Insp Mat Frith, of Blackpool Police, said: “Were you in the Church Street area of Blackpool this morning? Did you see what happened?

“We are keen to speak to anyone with information who may be able to help us.

“We believe the two men left the scene and ran through the town centre. While we have made an arrest, we are encouraging people to come forward if you can help us.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or email 3338@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 0331 of October 19.

You can also call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A 26-year-old man from Ashton-under-Lyne was arrested on suspicion of robbery and is in custody.

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