Man arrested in connection with armed robbery in Winsford

A 40-year-old man who man who was arrested in relation to an armed robbery in Winsford has been released on conditional bail and detained under the mental health act.

The man was arrested on Wednesday 10 August after officers conducted a warrant at an address on Station Road, Winsford.

The arrest follows an armed robbery at the Betfred store on Jubilee Way which occurred at around 12.20pm on Thursday 4 August.

Detective Sergeant Ross Hamilton, of Northwich CID, said: “The investigation remains ongoing, and we are continuing to speak to the victims in the case and a number of witnesses who have already come forward.

“As part of our enquiries we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and believes they may have witnessed the incident or seen anything suspicious or unusual in the area.

“The same goes for anyone with any CCTV or dashcam footage that may be relevant to the investigation.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 1333735 or visit:

 www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on:

0800 555 111