Man charged following robbery in Chorley

Thursday, 28 December 2023 17:09

A man has been charged with robbery after a taxi driver was assaulted in Chorley.

Police were called at around 1.30am on Thursday, 7th December 2023 to reports of someone trying to gain entry into a house.

A short time later, a taxi driver was threatened by a man who stole around £200 worth of takings.

Following enquiries by Preston’s Burglary Team, Daniel Cheyne, 44, of Fell View, Chorley was arrested yesterday and charged with robbery, assault, possession of an offensive weapon and going equipped for burglary.

He has been remanded into custody and will appear in court.

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