Man charged with robbery and burglary

A man was charged in connection with an armed robbery in Wellington, a commercial burglary in Wellington and a knifepoint robbery in Albrighton. Mark Gillon, 43, who is of no fixed abode, was charged with the following offences:

Two counts of robbery

Possession of a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place

Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence

Possession of a firearm while committing offence or being arrested

Burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal

He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Telford Magistrates Court.