Man due in court after attempted armed robbery at Washington convenience store
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Christopher Allison, 31, of Johnson Terrace, Sulgrave, has been charged with attempted robbery and possessing an imitation firearm.
He is due to appear before magistrates in South Tyneside today (Monday).
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Hide AdIt was reported that a man had entered the shop and threatened the shopkeeper with a suspected firearm, before demanding money.
An investigation was launched into the incident, and police arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with their inquiries.
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Hide AdFollowing the incident one neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said he had seen a number of armed officers in and around Usworth Station Road, Sulgrave.
The neighbour told the Echo: “We saw a lot of police and multiple armed response officers. They told us to get back in the house. That was it.”
The Best One shop is said to be open for business as normal.