Two arrested following Stourport armed robbery (From Worcester News)

Two arrested following Stourport armed robbery

2:53pm Friday 2nd November 2012 in News By Freya Leng

TWO men have been arrested following an armed robbery at shop in Stourport.

It happened at CNA News, Minster Road, at around 7.15pm yesterday.

Thieves wearing hoods and partial face masks, one who brandishing what appeared to be a sword, went into the store and demanded money and cigarettes.

The male assistant handed over a quantity of cash and cigarettes.

Two men were arrested a short time later on suspicion of robbery. One was also arrested on suspicion of two public order offences and possessing an offensive weapon. They are currently in police custody, assisting with inquiries.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Detective Constable Mark Wilding at West Mercia Police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting incident 576-s-011112 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.