Two arrested after armed raid on jewellers

30 May 2025

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of armed robbery following a raid at a jewellers in Lincolnshire.

Officers were called to PG Jewellery and Collectables on West End, Holbeach, shortly after midday on Friday.

There was damage inside the store, and jewellery was believed to have been taken, Lincolnshire Police said.

The suspects were arrested near Retford, Nottinghamshire, after police used a rolling roadblock and a stinger to stop their vehicle.

Armed officers took part in the arrests, the force added.

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