Man charged after armed robbery in Willaston

Monday, 25 January 2016 00:00

Two people will appear at Douglas Courthouse tomorrow following an armed robbery in Willaston earlier this month.

Police have confirmed a 26-year-old Steven Johnston has been charged with robbery and a woman with attempting to pervert the course of justice.

It follows the incident at the SPAR shop on the evening of Saturday, January 16^th – a male offender stole around £500 in cash.

Officers say despite this development they still want to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time – anyone with information can contact Police Headquarters.

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