SWINDON — Live News An urgent appeal for witnesses has been launched following an armed...

Published: 7:15 pm December 2, 2023
Updated: 11:18 am October 8, 2025
Witness Appeal After Armed Robbery in Westlea, Swindon

An urgent appeal for witnesses has been launched following an armed robbery that took place this afternoon (02/12) in Westlea, Swindon.

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At approximately 4.30 pm, two masked men carried out an armed robbery at the Betfred store located in the West Swindon District Centre. The suspects reportedly threatened a cashier with a knife before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of money, which was carried away in a green carrier bag.

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