Man arrested following Oldham robbery is released

A second man, aged 38 has now been released

A man has been charged following two armed robberies and an attempted robbery where a man was imprisoned in his own home.

Meanwhile, a second man also arrested in connection with robberies in Oldham and Middleton has been released.

John Rooney, aged 50, of no fixed abode, has been charged with:

One attempted robbery.

Two business robberies.

Driving whilst disqualified.

Driving with no insurance.

Possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Possession of a class A drug (heroin).

Possession of a class B drug (cannabis).

He will appear at Stockport Magistrates Court today (Tuesday).

Last Thursday (October 11) police were called to an attempted robbery on Newbridge Lane in Stockport where a 61-year-old man had been tied up and assaulted in his own home.

At 5.20pm on Saturday (October 13) police were called to an armed robbery at a Post Office on Thornham Road in Oldham and then an armed robbery at a hair salon on Oldham Road in Middleton at 6pm.

A second man, aged 38 has now been released under investigation.

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