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Ramsgate man charged with possession of a firearm after robbery at Coral bookmakers

A man will appear in court today charged with robbery and possession of a firearm following a police swoop in Margate.

The 29-year-old man was arrested in Margate on Wednesday after an investigation by Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate into a robbery in Ramsgate.

A large police presence in Marine Terrace on Margate seafront. Picture: Thanet from My Perspective
A large police presence in Marine Terrace on Margate seafront. Picture: Thanet from My Perspective

Police were called to Coral bookmakers in Newington Road, Ramsgate, just before 2pm on Wednesday where it was reported cash had been stolen.

Officers then swooped on Marine Terrace in Margate where they arrested a man on the same day.

Luke Twyman, of Lancaster Close, Ramsgate, has been charged with robbery and possession of a firearm with intent to commit robbery.

Mr Twyman remains in custody and is due to appear via virtual link at Medway Magistrates’ Court today.

As part of ongoing enquiries, officers including armed patrols, carried out a pre-planned warrant at a property in the Newington Road area of Ramsgate last night. No arrests were made.

Police outside Coral in Newington Road
Police outside Coral in Newington Road

Anyone who witnessed the robbery or has information which might assist the investigation, is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/32027/20.

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