Two teens charged with robbery in Ashton

Thursday, 8 April 2021 14:47

Two youths have been charged in relation to a robbery in Ashton.

The teenagers - aged 17 and 15 - cannot be named for legal reasons but appeared before Tameside Youth Court to face the charges on Tuesday.

Both are charged with robbery while the 15-year-old faces a further charge of handling stolen goods.

The charges relate to an incident which happened on December 13 last year when a teenager was assaulted and had property stolen.

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