Woman charged with robbery and officer assault
Robbers armed with a knife targeted a store in Hemlington on Tuesday
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A 41-year-old woman has been charged with robbery and assaulting a police officer, following a reported armed shop raid.
Cleveland Police arrested two women in connection with the robbery at the Viewley Centre in Hemlington on Tuesday evening.
During the raid, a member of staff was threatened with a knife before alcohol and cigarettes were stolen, officers said.
A 46-year-old woman remains in police custody, while the other is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
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