Arrests following robbery in Hinckley Market Place this morning (Fri Jan 25th)

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery following an incident in Hinckley this morning

Police were called to business premises in Market Place at 10.50am following a report that staff had been threatened by a number of men in possession of what were believed to be bladed weapons and a firearm. It was reported that the men left with a large amount of jewellery.

Fosse 107 understands that the business targeted was Goldust Jewellers

No-one was injured and the staff were reassured by officers at the scene. Shortly after 11am a further call was received stating that a group of men had made off from a vehicle which had been abandoned in Market Bosworth.

Four men were subsequently arrested on suspicion of robbery and firearms offences. They remain in custody and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident 251 of 25 January.