A man has been charged with armed robbery following an alleged knifepoint raid at a shop in Washwood Heath Road
A Google Maps street view of a section of Washwood Heath Road in Birmingham(Image: Google)
A man has been charged with armed robbery after an incident at a Birmingham shop.
Abdul Kadeer, 24, is alleged to have threatened a shopkeeper with a knife at a convenience store in Washwood Heath Road last Tuesday (June 24).
West Midlands Police said its officers investigated the incident and identified a 24-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy as suspects.
The two were arrested and Kadeer, of Sandbourne Road in Alum Rock has been charged with robbery and possession of a knife.
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The 17-year-old boy has been released on police bail with ‘strict conditions’ as investigations continue.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “A man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery in Washwood Heath.
“We were called following reports that a shop keeper was threatened with a knife at a convenience shop in Washwood Heath Road last Tuesday (24 June).
“Following swift investigative work, our officers identified two suspects and a 24-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested.”
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The statement continued: “Abdul Kadeer, 24, has now been charged with robbery and possession of a knife.
“He was remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Magistrates today (Monday).
“The 17-year-old boy was bailed with strict conditions.”