Boys on bet shop raid charges

THREE youths charged with conspiracy to rob were due to appear before Oldham Youth Court today.

The boys, two aged 15 and one aged 14, were charged following a robbery at Ladbrokes betting shop in Chadderton Shopping Precinct on March 14.

Police were also called to Ladbrokes in Featherstall Road on March 22 following reports that staff had been robbed of cash at knifepoint.

One 15-year-old is charged with conspiracy to rob, one charge of robbery, driving without a licence and without insurance.

Another 15-year-old is charged with two offences of robbery and two offences of conspiracy to rob and possessing cannabis.

The 14-year-old is charged with two offences of robbery and two of conspiracy to rob.