Man Charged Over Ramsgate Bookies Armed Robbery
A 29-year-old man has been charged following a daring robbery at a Ramsgate bookmakers. The Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate launched an investigation after cash was stolen from a betting shop in Newington Road.
Robbery Sparks Police Hunt
Kent Police were called to the scene just before 2pm on Wednesday 19 February 2020. They quickly traced the suspect to Margate, where officers arrested a man at Marine Terrace hours later. The swift action was part of a fast-moving inquiry into the armed robbery.
Luke Twyman Faces Serious Charges
On Friday 21 February, the Crown Prosecution Service charged Luke Twyman, 29, of Lancaster Close, Ramsgate, with robbery and possession of a firearm with intent to commit robbery. The weapon involved was a handgun, police confirmed.
Twyman remains in custody and is due to appear via virtual link at Medway Magistrates’ Court on the same day.
Ongoing Investigations and Appeals
Police carried out a pre-planned warrant on a property in the Newington Road area of Ramsgate on the evening of Thursday 20 February. No further arrests were made.
Officers are urging witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting incident number 46/32027/20.
