Two men charged after knifepoint robberies on Preston and Chorley convenience stores
Two men have been charged after a series of knifepoint robberies targeting shops in Preston and Chorley.
Adil Khan, 19, of Parker Street, Chorley, and Mustafa Safi, 18, of no fixed address, have both been charged with two offences of robbery, two offences of attempted robbery, and four offences of possession of a bladed article in a public place.
The pair were arrested after Lancashire Police shared images of two suspects in a CCTV appeal on social media.
They have been remanded into custody and will appear at Preston Magistrates Court today (Monday, November 24).
A police spokesperson said: “Recently we asked for your help in trying to identify two men who we wanted to speak to as part of our enquiries into knifepoint robberies at four shops in Preston and Chorley.
“We can now update you with the news that two men have been charged in connection with them.
“The first robbery happened at Premier Stores, Avenham Lane, Preston, around 7.30pm on Monday, November 10.
“Around 7.55pm on Wednesday, November 12, officers were called to the Premier Express (Vanikas convenience store) in Langton Street, Preston, to a report of attempted robbery.
“Two robberies were then reported to us within a short time of one another around 7pm on Thursday, November 13 in Chorley, one at Go Local in Brindle Street, the other at the Convenience Store, Pall Mall.
“Two men, aged 19, and 18, were arrested last Thursday night.
“Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Adil Khan, 19, of Parker Street, Chorley, and Mustafa Safi, 18, of no fixed address, have both been charged with two offences of robbery, two offences of attempted robbery, and four offences of possession of a bladed article in a public place.
“They have been remanded into custody and will appear at Preston Magistrates Court today (Monday, November 24).”