Teenage girl arrested after attempted robbery at Gloucester shop

It happened at a premises on Barton Street at around 10.15pm.

Author: Harry LongPublished 3rd Nov 2022

A teenage girl has been arrested following a reported attempted robbery in a Gloucester shop yesterday.

It happened at a premises on Barton Street at around 10.15pm.

A girl entered the shop, carrying a knife and demanded a shop worker hand over money from the till. She then assaulted her before leaving the shop.

The 16 year-old girl, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery, remains in police custody.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police.

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