Man charged with robbery and having imitation gun after two raids on village shops

By Rob Smith Market DraytonCrimePublished: May 28, 2022

A man has been charged in connection with two armed robberies at small village stores in North Shropshire.

Christopher Perry of The Oval in Market Drayton was charged on Saturday after two business premises were targeted in Hodnet and Tern Hill.

The 40-year-old has been charged with robbery, attempted robbery and two counts of possessing an imitation firearm.

Perry has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court today.

By Rob Smith

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