Man Charged Following Knifepoint Robbery

A man has been formally charged after shop employees were subjected to a knifepoint robbery, according to police statements. Alfie Hough, 25, whose address is listed as no fixed abode, faces one count of robbery and two counts of possessing a bladed article in a public area. These charges arise from an incident on Saturday, around 11:40 GMT, during which £80 was stolen from the till of the One Stop shop located in Sandell Place, Amesbury, Wiltshire. Mr Hough is scheduled to appear at Salisbury Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Detective Constable Martyn Powell commented on the event, stating: “This was a terrifying incident for the staff where they were threatened with a knife.” For updates, BBC Wiltshire maintains a presence on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Story ideas can be submitted via email or WhatsApp at 0800 313 4630. This content is copyrighted by the BBC, 2024, with all rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content of external sites and provides information on its approach to external linking.