Appeal for witnesses following an armed robbery at bank in Knutsford

Detectives investigating an armed robbery at a bank in Knutsford have charged a second man.

Paul Broughton, 42, from Shaw Drive, Knutsford was charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm. He is due to appear at North Cheshire Magistrates on 12 March.

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Detectives investigating a bank robbery in King Street, Knutsford on 5 March have charged a 51-year-old man with robbery.

Jason Jenyons of Overfields Road in Knutsford will face the charge at North Cheshire Magistrates on 11 March.

As part of ongoing enquiries, two further men aged 59 and 32 have been arrested along with a woman aged 41. The 32-year-old man and 41-year-old woman have been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

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Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a bank in Knutsford.

At 12.48pm on Friday 5 March, police were called to an armed robbery at Natwest Bank on Kings Street, Knutsford.

Two men entered the bank, threatened staff and stole cash.

The two men then fled the area on a black motorbike.

No members of staff are believed to have been injured.

Both rider and pillion passenger were dressed all in black and the rider of the motorbike was wearing a multi-coloured black and red helmet.

Police conducted a thorough search of the area and enquiries are ongoing.

DS Stephen Joyce said: “We are making a number of enquiries in the area and are keen to speak to anyone who has information that could help us.

“If you were in the area at the time and have dashcam get in touch on 101 or via website.

“There is also a chance that the suspects discarded their motorbike somewhere in the town or surrounding area. If you should come across this, or a green petrol can, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via the website quoting IML 931559.

Information can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or report it via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously