Man charged over incident in Woolwell

Devon and Cornwall Police have charged a man in connection with an incident in Woolwell. 

Police have charged a man in connection to an incident in Woolwell, near Plymouth, on Friday, 16 August.

Aaron Hendry, 24, of Fort Austin Avenue, Plymouth, has been charged with a number of offences including attempted robbery, wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon, threatening a person with a bladed article in a public place, theft of motor vehicle and a number of driving offences.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Plymouth Crown Court on Monday, 23 September.

Officers were called at around 12.20pm on Friday, 16 August, following reports of an attempted robbery at Lidl in Woolwell, Plymouth.

It was reported a suspect entered the store and held a knife to a customer demanding money before fleeing empty handed. Armed response units attended.

A man in his 40s from Plymouth was located by police nearby and arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery, possession of a bladed article and assisting an offender. He has been bailed pending further enquiries at this time.

Hendry, from Plymouth was also been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery, threats to kill, theft of a motor vehicle and additional driving offences. This man remains in police custody.

If you have been affected by crime, visit victimcare-dc.org to access support services and information on your rights and how to navigate the criminal justice system. You can also call Victim Support on 0808 1689111 or Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900.

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