FOUR men have been charged following an alleged armed robbery in Oldham.
Jason Peter Hancock, aged 28, of Monmouth Street, Oldham has been charged with committing fraud by false representation.
Steven Michael Clarke, aged 30, of Monmouth Street, Oldham has been charged with robbery and possession of a firearm while committing an offence.
The men have been remanded in custody to appear at Manchester and Salford court on Friday 1 March 2019.
Joshua O’Neill, aged 25, of Norfolk Street, Oldham has been charged with committing fraud by false representation.
A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with robbery and possession of a firearm while committing an offence.
They have been bailed and are due to appear at Manchester and Salford court on Friday, March 1
A 35-year-old man who was previously arrested on suspicion of robbery has been released with no further action taken.
The incident related to an alleged armed robbery at Daisynook Country Park in Oldham on Wednesday, December 19.
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