Food van threatened with explosion during robbery

A general view of Church Street in Stradbroke. To the right is the large, church, made out of grey and brown stones, and its spire. There are various graves dotted throughout the cemetery in front of the church. To the left is the road, with three cars parked next to the kerb.Google

The robbery took place near the cemetery in Church Street, Stradbroke

The police has been hunting a robber who used a gas canister and lighter to threaten people running a food van.

The incident happened near All Saints Church in Stradbroke, Suffolk, on Tuesday evening.

Suffolk Police said the suspect made a failed attempt to light the canister before making off with a small quantity of cash.

Officers have appealed for any witnesses to the robbery, which took place between 20:00 BST and 22:00, to get in touch.

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