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Paige Oldfield

Arrest made following spate of armed robberies at Morrisons store

A man has been arrested following a spate of armed robberies at a Morrisons Daily store in Rochdale.

The incidents happened at the Albert Royds Street supermarket on November 13, November 17 and November 23.

Police say a mask-wearing man wielding an axe would enter the store and demand cash and scratch cards from the tills.

No one was hurt during any of the robberies.

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Today on Tuesday (December 14), a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He currently remains in custody for questioning, a spokesman for GMP confirmed.

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Anyone with information or video footage that could assist police with their investigation should contact police on 0161 856 4668 or via the LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk quoting 2722 of 13/11/21.

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

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