'Axe wielding' Peterborough man charged with attempted robbery and GBH
A man reported to be wielding an axe at a convenience store in Dogsthorpe has been charged.
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Officers were carrying out routine patrols of the area just before 12.30pm yesterday (Friday) when the call for assistance came in from AK Food Store in Central Avenue.
A member of staff at the shop suffered a broken arm during the incident.
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Hide AdJason Parkinson (22) of Tilton Court, Welland, Peterborough, has been charged with attempted robbery, possession of an axe in a public place and causing grievous bodily harm (GBH).
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court today (Saturday).