Man arrested following armed robbery in Heywood

Date published: 22/09/2006

A 30-year-old man from Heywood has been arrested following an armed robbery at an estate agent in Heywood on Wednesday 20 September.

Shortly before 12.45pm a man entered Andrews Kelly Estate Agent on Market Place and approached the bank counter at the back of the store.

He threatened staff with what they believed to be a gun and demanded cash. Fearing for their safety the staff handed over a quantity of cash and the man ran away from the shop, turning right towards Bamford Road.

He is described as white, of slim build with a goatee beard and a shaven appearance. He was wearing blue overalls, glasses and had dark shoulder length curly hair.

Anyone with any further information on this incident is asked to contact Rochdale CID on 0161 856 4646 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A 30-year-old man from Heywood has been arrested on suspicion of robbery. He continues to be questioned by officers.

UPDATE

The 30-year-old man from Heywood has been charged.

John Denby (born 16/06/1976) of Bamford Road in Heywood was charged with robbery and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence.

He is due to appear at Rochdale Magistrates Court this afternoon, Friday 22 September 2006.