Man arrested following attempted robbery at Stoke-on-Trent betting shop

By Sarah Garner 9th Oct 2023

Police were called to Parliament Row, Hanley, on Saturday afternoon (Google).
Police were called to Parliament Row, Hanley, on Saturday afternoon (Google).

A man has been arrested following an attempted robbery at a betting shop in Stoke-on-Trent.

At 3.52pm on Saturday (7 October), police were called to an address on Parliament Row, Hanley, after a man went inside and told people he had a gun.

Staff in the building triggered their own security measures and police sent firearms officers to investigate.

A short time later, a 47-year-old man, of no-fixed-address, was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He has since been recalled to prison.

No weapons were found in the area and no one was injured.

READ MORE: Inside the 'eerie' Staffordshire village on cancelled HS2 line where empty mansions lie 

Free from clickbait, pop-up ads and unwanted surveys, Stoke Nub News is a quality online newspaper for our city.

Subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletter email HERE - just click the 'SIGN UP' button.

Please consider following Stoke Nub News on Facebook or Twitter.

     

Please Donate Stoke-on-Trent. Your City. Your News. Your Support Matters.

Local news is essential for our community — but it needs your support.
By becoming a monthly supporter, you’ll help us continue delivering reliable local stories and events.
Your support makes a real difference to Stoke.
Monthly supporters will enjoy:
Ad-free experience

Share:


Sign-up for our FREE newsletter...

We want to provide stoke with more and more clickbait-free news.

     

...or become a Supporter.
Stoke-on-Trent. Your City. Your News.

Local news is essential for our community — but it needs your support.
Your donation makes a real difference.
For monthly donators:
Ad-free experience