Man arrested after Telford robbery terror
Two balaclava-clad men forced their way into a house and threatened the occupants with a knife during an armed robbery.
A fight broke out after the man and teenage girl inside the home refused to hand over cash to the robbers, according to police.
The raiders knocked on the door of the house in Stonedale in Sutton Hill, Telford before bursting inside. They made off with cash after the raid at about 6pm on Tuesday, but it is not known in which direction they went.
A 20-year-old man from Telford has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and has been bailed until January 31.
Police have appealed for information about the attack, which left the two people inside the house terrified.
The pair were both wearing dark clothing including gloves and balaclava.
One man was thought to be approximately 6ft tall and of a large build.
Anyone who recognises the description of the second man or have any further information should call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident reference number 517s of December 29.
Alternatively, people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
