Two men have been charged in connection with alleged £2m fraudulent banking schemes in Glasgow and Manchester. The pair, aged 36 and 45, were charged and will appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.
07.03.2024 - 12:48 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Two teenagers have been charged after an alleged attempted knifepoint robbery in Bolton.
The alleged incident happened in Bolton town centre at around midnight on Monday (March 4). Police said the victim - a man - was reportedly approached by a pair who demanded he hand over his money and phone.
The man was allegedly held at knifepoint during the incident. Two teenagers have now been charged.
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Sebastian Wojtkowiak, 18, of Hatfield Road in Bolton, has been charged with attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. A 16-year-old - who cannot be named for legal reasons - has been charged with the same offences.
Greater Manchester Police said both suspects will appear in court today (March 7).
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