A man armed with a weapon attempted a robbery at a shop in Wirral.
Police have now charged someone in connection with the attempted robbery, that happened on Sunday, January 8. Officers say Premier Convenience Store, on Fender Way, was targeted by a man at around 5.30pm.
The suspect allegedly demanded cash, while carrying a weapon, before leaving empty handed. A man was then later arrested and charged.
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Michael James Edwards, 54, of Bidston Green Drive, has been charged with attempted robbery; possessing an offensive weapons; and refusing to provide a drug test sample. He will appear in magistrates court today, on Tuesday, January 10.
A spokesperson for Merseyside police said: "We have arrested and charged a Beechwood man following an attempted robbery in Beechwood, Wirral on Sunday 8 January. At around 5.30pm, a man reportedly entered Premier Convenience Store on Fender Way in possession of a weapon and made demands for cash before leaving empty handed.
"Enquiries led to a man being detained a short time later, and arrested. Michael James Edwards, 54, of Bidston Green Drive has now been charged with attempted robbery; possessing an offensive weapons; and refusing to provide a drug test sample.
"Edwards will appear at South Sefton Magistrates Court today, Tuesday 10 January."
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