Man who brandished meat cleaver and crossbow around Premier Store during Gosport robbery to appear in court

It’s alleged that at around 6am on August 30, 2022, a man entered the Premier store on Bury Road, Gosport, and threatened a member of staff with a crossbow and a meat cleaver.

It is reported that the man then stole cash and cigarettes totalling approximately £160.

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Following an investigation into this incident, 31-year-old Peter Noakes, of Middle Street in Southsea, was issued a summons to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court to face one charge of robbery.

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