Wigan men charged and named by police after robbery raids on Co-op shops
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The first raid took place at around 10.20pm on Monday, March 21 at the Co-Op in Granton Walk, Preston, where masked men threatened staff and stole a large quantity of cigarettes and cash.
A second robbery on Monday (April 11), targeted the Co-Op in Chorley Old Road, Whittle-le-Woods where more cash and cigarettes were stolen.
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Hide AdYesterday (Wednesday, April 13), officers executed four warrants in Wigan and five people – four men and one woman – were arrested.
Three of the men have now been charged with robbery, false imprisonment and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.
They are:
- Daniel Holding, 32 of Arley Close, Aspull
- Daniel Lewis, 34, of Battersby Street, Ince
- Matthew Lowe, 34, of Chatham Street, Ince
They were all due to appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday, April 14).