Armed robbers threaten staff during terrifying raid at Wigan convenience store

Robbers armed with weapons raided a Wigan convenience store and threatened terrified staff.
By Gaynor Clarke
Published 7th Mar 2022, 11:11 BST
Updated 7th Mar 2022, 11:41 BST
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Two men went into the Co-op store on Haigh Road, Aspull, at around 10.15pm yesterday carrying weapons.

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Police say they threatened staff and stole money and cigarettes, before leaving on foot.

The robbery happened at Co-op on Haigh Road, AspullThe robbery happened at Co-op on Haigh Road, Aspull
The robbery happened at Co-op on Haigh Road, Aspull

No-one was injured during the robbery.

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An investigation has been launched and anyone with information about what happened is asked to contact police online or call 101.

Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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