A REDDITCH man has been charged after a robbery at a shop in Dowlers Hill Crescent using an imitation gun.

Dale Rowley, aged 34, of Marsden Road,have been charged with one count of Robbery and one count of having an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence. 

The convenience store robbery took place on Sunday, July 17. 

He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Redditch Magistrates' Court today, (Tuesday, July 19).

Investigating officers are appealing for witnesses who may have information relating to a second individual wanted in connection with the same incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident reference number 527s of Sunday, July 17.

Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or on their website crimestoppers-uk.org.