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Man charged in connection with Copnor attempted robbery

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Published: 23/12/2010


Man charged in connection with Copnor attempted robbery

Detectives in Portsmouth have charged a man in connection with an attempted robbery at a shop in Copnor on Tuesday, December 21.

Mark Ropner, of Francis Avenue, Southsea, has been charged with attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.

The 35-year-old was due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court this morning.

This relates to an incident which happened at around 7.05pm on Tuesday, where a man attempted to rob the store manager at the Mini Market in Copnor Road and threatened him with a knife.

A struggle ensued, during which the manager sustained minor injuries.

A member of the public, who was passing the shop at the time of the incident, intervened and assisted in detaining the suspect.  



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