Teenager charged following an armed robbery in Tipton

A gun was waved as a bike was taken from two people off Owen Street

Author: Julie CastonPublished 4th Jun 2025

A teenager has been charged after an armed robbery in Tipton.

A gun was brandished as a bike was taken from a man and woman off Owen Street at around 10.15pm on 25th May.

Callum McLaughlin, aged 18, from West Bromwich, has now been charged with robbery, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and threats to kill.

He appeared before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court yesterday (3rd June) and was remanded to appear before the city's crown court on 1st July.

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