Coleshill: Arrest made after man injured in alleged robbery

A man has been arrested after another man was allegedly punched in a robbery in Coleshill.

Police launched an investigation following the incident on the afternoon of 4 September when a man in his 60s was attacked in the town.

The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his face. His injuries were not life-threatening.

A 21-year-old man from the local area was yesterday (Monday 25 September) arrested on suspicion of robbery.

The suspect was also arrested on suspicion of committing a public order offence after it is alleged he threatened staff at a pub in Corley after they asked him to leave. This incident also occurred on 4 September.

He has been bailed until November while enquiries continue.

Warwickshire Police is appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to go to www.warwickshire.police.uk/report or call 101 quoting incident 184 of 4 September 2023 or, to remain anonymous, to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.