March 29, 2018 2.54 pm This story is over 80 months old

Man accused of robbing Grimsby shop armed with firearm and knife

He was arrested after a police operation in Grimsby.

A man from Grimsby will face charges of robbing a local shop while in possession of a knife and a gun.

William Pelham, 23, of Lambert Road, was arrested after an operation in People’s Park on Tuesday night and charged with robbery in relation to an incident at a store in Legsby Avenue on March 26.

He is also charged with possession of a firearm while committing a schedule one offence, two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear and possession of a knife.

After appearing at Grimsby Magistrates Court on Thursday, March 29, Mr Pelham will now attend trial at the town’s Crown Court on April 30.