Staff and police “lashed out” in a “frightening” robbery at Hodge Hill shopping centre

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a raid at The Money Shop in Hodge Hill. Police said the suspects forced their way into the store, assaulted staff and stole money before fleeing.

West Midlands Police responded to the incident at the Fox and Goose shopping center at 2.35pm yesterday, Wednesday 12 June. The force said several officers were assaulted, resulting in one officer needing hospital treatment.

Two men, aged 31 and 42, remain in police custody. Police inquiries are ongoing.

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A police statement said: “We have arrested two people following a robbery at a shop in Hodge Hill yesterday (June 12). We were called to The Money Shop at The Fox and Goose at around 2.35pm after two men forced their way into the shop, assaulted staff and stole money before running off.

“Officers attended the scene and carried out a search of the area for the men. A man was seen running along Washwood Heath Road. While being detained, several officers were assaulted and one of the officers required hospital treatment. A second man was arrested. from his home address shortly afterwards, the men, aged 42 and 31, remain in police custody.”

Superintendent Emlyn Richards, from Birmingham Police, said: “It was a great arrest by the officers who, despite being injured, managed to apprehend one of the suspects. I want to take this opportunity to thank those officers and wish them a speedy recovery. it’s not easy and every day they put their lives before others.

“This must have been a scary time for the staff at the store who I hope can take comfort in the fact that we now have two people in custody. Reducing robbery crime is a priority for the force and we are running Operation Ruby to catch those involved.”

If you notice any suspicious activity in your area, please contact the police by calling 101 or an emergency call on 999, quoting log 2835 of June 12.

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