Two arrests after attempted Post Office robbery in Sunderland

Two men in their twenties have been arrested after staff were left “shaken” following a reported attempted robbery at a city Post Office.
By Neil Fatkin
Published 9th Feb 2022, 12:45 BST
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The incident took place on Tuesday (February 8) at around 8.30am.

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A Northumbria Police spokesman said: “We received a report of a robbery at the Post Office on Chester Road, Sunderland.

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“It was reported an offender entered the premises and demanded money from staff, but made off empty-handed. Nobody was injured but those present were left shaken by the incident.

“An investigation is ongoing. Two men – aged 29 and 26 – have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remain in police custody at this time.”

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Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 101 and quote log NP-20220208-0163 or to contact Northumbria Police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on their website.

Two men have been arrested in connection with a reported attempted robbery of the Post Office on Chester Road. Photograph: Google MapsTwo men have been arrested in connection with a reported attempted robbery of the Post Office on Chester Road. Photograph: Google Maps
Two men have been arrested in connection with a reported attempted robbery of the Post Office on Chester Road. Photograph: Google Maps

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