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Armed robbery at Post Office leaves man injured as offender arrested

Post Office targeted in broad daylight armed robbery.

Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a Post Office left a man with injuries.

The victim, in his 50s, was seen to by paramedics at the scene on Oxford Street in Werneth at lunch time yesterday (Thursday). 

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “There was an armed robbery at around midday yesterday.  A man in his 50s was injured and was seen to by colleagues from North West Ambulance Service.  

“We arrested a male in his 20s on suspicion of robbery and has since been released on conditional bail today. 

“Enquiries are ongoing.” 

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