Axeman arrested at gunpoint in jewellery shop raid

A man attempting to rob a jewellery shop armed with an axe has been arrested at gunpoint.

The raid on Oswestry Goldsmiths on Church Street, Oswestry, happened just after 14:00 BST, West Mercia Police said.

Nobody was hurt but some money was stolen, the force said.

The suspect was arrested at gunpoint and an axe was recovered.

Armed officers were in the area within two minutes and the suspect was arrested within six, police added.

An investigation is under way and there are no further suspects.

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