Scaffolder arrested over jewellers robbery

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A Scaffolder who was wanted by police has finally been tracked down and arrested in connection with an armed robbery at Goldsmiths jewellers, Ipswich.

Scaffolder Dean Armstrong, 20, from Islington London was arrested yesterday by police at an address in Hackney.

The armed robbery happened on 15th June at Goldsmiths Jewellers in Tavern Street Ipswich.

The jewellers window was smashed with sledgehammers and a number of watches were stolen.

Three other men from Essex and London aged between 21 and 25 have been charged for the raid on Goldsmiths.

Written By Daniel Norton
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