Police hunting two men after armed robbery fails

POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses after an armed man tried to rob a Spar shop in Alcombe, Minehead, last night.
The man used a hand gun in the attempted robbery, which happened at about 6.30 pm.
He entered the store in Alcombe Road and pointed the gun at a shop assistant’s face while demanding money.
The man made repeated demands for money but the assistant was unable to open the till.
The robber then panicked and left the store empty-handed.
He was described as white, 5 ft 10 ins tall, of average build, with fair coloured hair and was wearing a light coloured jacket.
The raider’s face was hidden under a ski mask which he wore during the attempted robbery.
It is believed he had an accomplice waiting outside, who was described also as white, 5 ft 10 ins tall, of average build, and with dark hair and wearing a dark coloured jacket.
Anybody who witnessed the incident, or saw two men matching these descriptions acting suspiciously in the area, should call police on 0845 456 700 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where they do not have to give their name but could receive a reward.
Alternatively, they can contact police through the secure Crimestoppers contact form which can be found on the internet at https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/crimestoppers/ContactForm.aspx.

Teenage woman in custody after dog walker held up at gunpoint

A TEENAGER has been arrested after what appeared to be an attempted armed robbery on a woman in Williton.
The 18-year-old woman in custody was being questioned on suspicion of attempted armed robbery.
Police also seized an imitation firearm.
Witnesses are being sought to the incident, which happened on Wednesday, November 7 at about 3.45 pm in the Catwell alleyway near the village’s recreation ground.
A 52-year-old woman was walking along the footpath when she was challenged by a white woman who demanded money.
The attacker held what appeared to be gun in her hand.
The victim ran off without handing over any money and she was not injured.
Immediately after the incident, she spoke to another woman nearby who was walking a black dog.
Police would like to speak to the second dog walker as they believe she could have useful information to help their investigation into the incident.
They have asked for the dog walker and anybody else who was in the area at the time and may have seen anything suspicious to contact Bridgwater CID on 0845 4567000.