Teenager charged after armed robbery in West Bromwich

It happened on Sunday

Author: Claire EmmsPublished 7th Nov 2023

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Police have a charged a teenager from West Bromwich following an armed robbery in the town on Sunday (5 November).

The incident happened on Greets Green Road just before 8.15am.

A shopkeeper had his phone stolen and was seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times.

A boy, aged 15, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with robbery, wounding with intent and possession of a knife.

He appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court this morning (7 November).

This week sees the return of #OpCalibre in the West Midlands – an intensification initiative to tackle robbery.

Reducing robbery is a key element in tackling violence and police are working day and night to tackle it and protect communities and tackle this highly traumatic crime.

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