Man in 60s seriously injured in robbery outside Coventry bank

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The man suffered a broken back after he was robbed outside the High Street branch of Barclays Bank in the city centre



A man in his 60s has been left with a broken back after he was robbed outside a Coventry city centre bank this morning.

The victim was knocked to the ground outside Barclays bank on High Street and a quantity of cash stolen from him at around 9.45am.

It is believed at least one attacker got out of a silver Mercedes and then fled in the vehicle driven by another man following the robbery.

The victim has been taken to hospital with a broken back and shoulder and police officers are keen to speak to any witnesses.

Sergeant Kelly Mills, from the robbery team at Coventry Police, said: “This was a nasty robbery where a man was left with serious injuries.

“We are still in the early stages of our investigation and would appeal for anyone with any information to come forward.”

People can call 101 extension 834 3056 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Three arrested after robbery outside city bank leaves man with broken back



Three men have been arrested over a robbery outside a Coventry bank that left a 69-year-old man with life-changing injuries.

The victim suffered a broken back and a broken shoulder after being knocked to the ground outside Barclays Bank, in High Street.

A quantity of cash was stolen from him during the incident on December 28 at around 9.45am.

Police released CCTV footage earlier this week in a bid to find those responsible and now say they have arrested three men - aged 26, 25 and 23 - in connection with the incident.

All three have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

The CCTV clip shows a silver Mercedes travelling along High Street with the back door open while a hooded man, carrying a bag, runs after the car.

Police are still appealing for witnesses to come forward - anyone with any information is urged to call Det Con Rich Elliott on 101, extension 834 3056, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Man wanted in connection with city centre bank robbery



Police investigating a city centre bank robbery need help to locate this man.

James Stokes, 29, is wanted in connection with a robbery at Barclays bank on High Street, which took place at the end of 2016.

A large amount of cash was stolen and one man was later jailed for more than six years.

Officers trying to trace his accomplice say Stokes may have left the country.

Coventry Police has put out a wanted appeal which reads: "Have you seen 29-year-old James Stokes?

"He is wanted in connection with a robbery of a large amount of cash from outside Barclays bank on High Street, Coventry, in December 2016.

"Reece Smallwood, aged 25, from Solihull was jailed for six years and eight months on Tuesday 23 July and we are continuing to try and trace his accomplice.

"We think Stokes may have left the country, but do you have any information?"

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat here between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime, quoting crime 20CV/256506A/16.

Crimestoppers can be called anonymously 0800 555 111.