Man charged in connection with knife point robbery at Halifax bank in Fleetwood

Lancashire Police said a man brandishing a knife stormed into the Halifax branch in Poulton Street at around 9.13am.

It was reported that the man threatened staff with a knife and demanded money.

Police said staff handed the man a quantity of cash, before he fled on a bicycle in the direction of Blakiston Street.

Following investigation, a man was arrested in the Torquay area on Sunday (December 15).

Gary Roberts, 39, of Bold Street, Fleetwood, has been charged with robbery and possessing an offence weapon.

Lancashire Constabulary would like to thank you for your support during their enquiries.