Three held over Barnham shop raid

A teenager walked into the Barnham Superfayre store in Lake Lane just before 6.30pm, produced what appeared to be a handgun, and demanded money. However, he ran off empty-handed and got into a car waiting nearby, when the only member of staff in the store went to phone the police. The car sped off.

The man working in the shop was shaken, but unhurt.

Less than two hours later, as a result of police enquiries, a silver Mercedes saloon was stopped by unarmed officers at the A27 junction with the A22 at Polegate, East Sussex. Two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery.

A boy was later arrested at a Bognor address on suspicion of the same offence.

The trio, one aged 32, of no fixed address, one aged 35, of Bognor, and a boy aged 15, also from Bognor, were later released on police bail until Friday, while police enquiries continue.

Det Con Jon Berisford said; “We are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened, so if you can help, please call us via 101 quoting serial 1317 of 1/12. You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”