Second man charged in connection with a series of Norwich robberies

Four men have been arrested in total.

Author: Chris TatePublished 15th Sep 2026

Police arrested four men and charged a second man in connection with a series of robberies in Norwich.

Bradley Dumbrill, 19, of Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Monday 14th of September).

The previous week, on Friday the 11th of September, 22-year-old Billy Ross, of Sussex Street, Norwich, also appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court where he was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.

Both were remanded in custody until their next appearance. Plea and trial preparation hearings will take place on the 9th and 12th of October respectively at Norwich Crown Court.

Additionally, a man in his 30s, has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and attempted robbery. He was questioned and released on bail until the 29th of November 2026.

A man his late teens, was also arrested on suspicion of two counts of robbery in connection with the offences. He was questioned and released on bail until the 28th of September 2026.

Police say that two of the three robberies used the Grindr dating app to arrange meetings and targeted men.

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