Cash stolen in armed robbery at Wigan food store

A man wielding a crowbar forced his way into the Heron Foods shop in Ashton and demanded money was handed over.
By Andrew Nowell
Published 21st Feb 2021, 14:47 BST
Updated 21st Feb 2021, 14:52 BST
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Police were called to the dramatic incident at around 8pm on Saturday.

The man with the weapon fled the scene in a Ford Fiesta with a quantity of cash from the Gerard Street store.

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It is believed two other men were also involved in the robbery.

The Heron Foods store in Ashton was targeted in an armed robberyThe Heron Foods store in Ashton was targeted in an armed robbery
The Heron Foods store in Ashton was targeted in an armed robbery

No injuries were reported.

Inquiries are now under way but so far no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact police on 0161 856 9196, quoting incident reference 2785 of 20/02/21.

Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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