Armed cops swooped on a Co-Op in Ifield Drive at 8.20pm on 13 November after a robbery shook the neighbourhood. Luckily, no one was hurt during the drama.

Man Arrested After Knife Robbery at Co-Op

Police quickly caught 43-year-old Craig Baker, with no fixed address, following their investigation.

Robbery and Knife Charges

Baker appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 16 November. He faces charges of robbery and possessing an offensive weapon—a knife—in public.

Next Court Date Set

He’s now behind bars, remanded in custody ahead of his next hearing at Lewes Crown Court on 14 December, where he will enter a plea and prepare for trial.

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