Three charged after attempted jewellery shop robbery in Gloucester (From Stroud News and Journal)

Three charged after attempted jewellery shop robbery in Gloucester

6:40pm Thursday 17th December 2009

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Police have charged three men following an attempted robbery at a jewellery shop in Gloucester.

The incident occurred just before midday on Tuesday December 15 at a shop in St John’s Lane.

During the incident a member of staff was assaulted with a glass bottle. He was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital by ambulance to receive treatment for a head injury.

The offenders were disturbed by the shop manager and left without any stolen property.

An 18-year-old man and two 15-year-old boys from London have been charged with attempted robbery and assault. They appeared at Gloucester Magistrates Court today (December 17) and were remanded in custody to appear at Gloucester Crown Court on January 6.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information about it, is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary on 0845 090 1234 quoting incident 142 of December 15. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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