Police Appeal After Smethwick Shop Robbery
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a robbery at a shop on Hales Lane, Smethwick. Two men, one armed with a knife, stole items before fleeing. Call 101 with info.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a robbery at a shop on Hales Lane, Smethwick. Two men, one armed with a knife, stole items before fleeing. Call 101 with info.
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