Two teenagers have been arrested after they attempted to rob a shop in Scunthorpe with a handgun.
The Scunthorpe community are in shock today after two teenagers tried to rob a shop with a handgun. The two teenagers have been arrested.
Two teenagers attempted to rob a shop on Monday night at around 7.45pm in Burringham Road, Scunthorpe using a handgun.
The two teens aged 16, and 18, were arrested by police on suspicion of attempted robbery and possession of a firearm.
According to reports, the two teenagers entered the shop wearing masks and what has been described as a handgun. The two teenagers were seen fleeing the scene empty handed.
The two boys were quickly arrested after police searched the area. Both of them remain in police custody while officers continue with their investigation.
A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “We would appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident, or anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage that may assist with our enquires to contact us on our non-emergency number 101 quoting log 524 of 23 October.”
A local resident told In2Town Today News that crime is getting out of hand in the area.
She said: “Crime is continuing to rise, but for two teenagers to use a handgun is shocking. I no longer feel safe living on my own or going out at night.”
Local residents want to see more police on the streets instead of turning up after a crime has been committed. Many residents are wondering why their council tax has gone up while there are fewer visiable police officers.
Humberside Police are asking if anyone has any information on the incident to contact them or Crimestoppers.
